World Teachers’ Day: Oyo approves absorption of 2,000 teachers into post-primary sub-sector
The Oyo State government has approved the absorption of 2,000 primary school teachers, initially seconded to the Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) in the state, during the previous administration of Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
This was revealed in Ibadan by the Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu during the celebration of the 2022 World Teachers’ Day on Wednesday.
The teachers, who teach in secondary schools across the state had appealed to the state government to either regularize their appointments as TESCOM teachers or revert their appointment as primary school teachers under the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB).
The TESCOM chairman said, absorption of the teachers into the post-primary sub-sector permanently is another sign of the present administration’s commitment to the development of education.
He equally revealed that the state government has approved the next round of promotions in the state civil service, adding that after necessary paperwork the exercise will commence.
Alamu, however, debunked insinuations that Oyo State took the 33rd position nationwide, after the just concluded West Africa Secondary School Examination.
The chairman advised politicians to desist from politicizing education in the state, saying that education under Seyi Makinde has been progressing.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Rahman Abiodun Abdu-Raheem appealed to teachers in the state to embrace the state government’s efforts in improving the education sector.
He added that the Oyo State government will not rest on its oars in ensuring the education sector keeps soaring high.
Abdu-Raheem said the state government appointed 21 Permanent Secretaries/Inspectors General of Education and Permanent Secretaries/Tutors General to enhance effective monitoring of schools and service delivery.
He said the Seyi Makinde administration has put in place lots of activities in achieving his lofty ideas for the sector.
Also speaking, Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran said the Board will continue work for the welfare of teachers in the state.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Oyo State Council, awarded nine distinguished personalities from Oyo State.
According to the Chairman of the Union, Raji Oladimeji, the awards came on the heels of their exemplary leadership, dedication and unalloyed support to teachers’ welfare.
The awardees are: Ahmed Adeniyi Raji; the Chairman, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran; the Head of Service, Alhaja Amidat Ololade Agboola; Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun.
Others are, the Proprietor, Impact Medas Outfit, Mr. Owolabi Olade; Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abdulrahmon Abdulraheem; Chairman, Ameye Academic Foundation, Lagos, Francis Adelowo Muyiwa Ameye; Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akin Alamu and Special Adviser on Labour, Bayo Titilayo-Sodo.
