News: Ambode Approves the Recruitment of 1,300 Primary School Teachers in Lagos

A statement by the Executive Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja has revealed the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the recruitment of no fewer than 1,300 teachers into all public primary schools across the State as part of efforts aimed at strengthening the quality of the Universal Basic Education Programme in Lagos State.

The recruitment exercise is also aimed at achieving a balanced workforce of teachers in public primary schools in the State. Mrs. Adelaja therefore urged enterprising and young teacher applicants with specialization in English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Computer, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Arts & Crafts, Special Education and IRK/CRK to apply.

She stressed that applicants who must not be above 40 years of age would only be considered for employment upon the completion and submission of application forms online at: www.lagosstate.gov.ng

The Executive Secretary pointed out that all applicants must have merit grades in Education and other core subjects including English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Computer, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Arts & Crafts Special Education and IRK/CRK.

According to her, applicants must be Computer literate and be of good character adding that the successful applicants must be ready to work anywhere within the state. She however advised non teaching staff already in the employ of the State government with appropriate qualifications to apply afresh stressing that they would be screened along with others.

According to Mr Jide Lawal, PRO Ministry of Education, application closes on Monday, 7th September 2015.

Source: Tori.ng