The Oyo State Government has approved the absorption of Two Thousand 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 on Thursday during the celebration of 2022 World Teachers’ Day.
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).
He said, the absorption of the teachers into the post-primary sub-sector of Oyo state permanently is another sign of the present administration’s commitment to the development of education.
He revealed that the Oyo state government has approved the next round of Promotions in the State Civil-service, adding that after necessary paperwork the exercise will commence.
Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State Council, awarded nine distinguished personalities, from Oyo State.
According to the Chairman of the Union, Comrade Raji Oladimeji, the awards came on the heels of their exemplary leadership, dedication and unalloyed support to teachers’ welfare.
He commended the Oyo State Government’s various welfare packages that has encouraged teachers in remodeling the society and training students in the State.
