Osun government to recruit 5,000 teachers, 250 education officers

The Osun government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and 250 education officers to fill the existing vacancies in the teaching service in the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday in Osogbo.

He said that the approval for the recruitment of teachers was sequel to the conclusion of the needs assessment conducted by the government in 2023.

He said the council directed the Ministry of Education to fast-track the process of recruiting qualified and competent hands to enhance teaching and learning.

According to him, the council has also approved the release of N1.3 billion for the immediate rehabilitation of the Ora Igbomina water works in the Ifedayo Local Government area.