Gafar Alabi

No fewer than 175 Ogunteach intern applicants who scored 40 and above in the qualifying test have been screened to fill vacancies in public primary schools across Ogun State.

Speaking at the Board Secretariat, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Chairman, Ogun SUBEB, Evangelist Olalekan Ifede, explained that the screening was aimed at verifying the information provided during the application process. He urged applicants to be prepared to serve in any part of the State where their services were most needed.

“Be ready to work in rural areas, not just in urban centres. Nobody will be posted outside Ogun State, since it is not in our jurisdiction, but since we are recruiting for our rural schools, it would not make sense to post you where we already have enough teachers,” he said.

Ifede assured the candidates that appointment and resumption letters would be issued before the commencement of the next academic session which is based on their qualifications, adding that interns would be expected to serve for at least two years before being considered for confirmation as permanent teachers.

“Confirmation is not automatic. You will be monitored and supervised by head teachers and officers from the Quality Assurance Department. If you live a bad impression, you will not be given permanent letters. Once you resume, ensure you carry out your duties diligently,” he stressed.

Also Speaking, Permanent Member II of the Board, Hon. Isiaka Aderounmu, emphasised that only candidates with the requisite teaching qualifications would be employed.

“It will not be good for the board to start employing those without the required certificates. Applicants must be educationists who have attended a College of Education or a University of Education before being employed,” he said.

Earlier, Board Secretary, Mr. Olubori Akinleye, said the exercise would be conducted in batches, urging the applicants to comport themselves as good ambassadors of the State.

Responding, applicants from Yewa South and Ijebu-East Local Government Areas Mrs. Ruth Falade and Miss Doris Omouwerah, expressed gratitude to the State government for the opportunity, pledging to discharge their duties diligently