The Oyo State Government yesterday (Monday, December 2) said a total of 5,600 newly recruited teachers will be uploaded into its database and thereafter, ready to be deployed to public basic schools across the State.
Speaking in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the board has scheduled dates for verification of the newly recruited teachers from this Thursday, December 5, to Monday, December 16.
Daily Query reports that the board recently announced the list of successful candidates who made it through the first batch of teachers’ recruitment exercise.
Dr. Adeniran said the verification of credentials would take place at the board’s headquarters in Agodi, Ibadan.
He reiterated the commitment of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration to prioritizing the welfare of teachers in the State.
Adeniran noted that 5,600 candidates were listed in the first batch, which has been duly approved by Governor Makinde.
In the statement, Dr. Adeniran said the verification session will take 8 working days, and will be witnessed by relevant stakeholders.
According to the OYOSUBEB boss, the verification exercise has been scheduled as follows:
• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024: Akinyele and Ido Local Government Areas.
• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024: Afijio, Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas.
• MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024: Lagelu, and Egbeda LGAs.
• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024: Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-west, Ibadan South East and Ibadan South West Local Government Areas.
• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024: Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Ogo -Oluwa, Olorunsogo, and Oriire LGAs
• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024: Iseyin, Oluyole and Ona-Ara Local Government Areas.
• FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024: Atisbo, Irepo, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola, Oorelope, Saki East, Saki West, Surulere LGAs
• MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024: People with Disabilities and Caregivers.
The chairman urged all candidates to come with relevant credentials such as evidence of local government of residence, date of birth certificate, NIN certificate, original certificates from their institutions, original NYSC certificate (for graduates), change of name for married women, printout of congratulatory message, and other relevant documents.
The chairman noted that the scheduled time is 9 a.m. each day.