Kwara hires 1,811 teachers, others to bolster basic education workforce

In a significant step to strengthen the education system, the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB) has recruited 1,811 new staff members following a rigorous selection process. The recruitment aims to address critical manpower needs in schools across the state, particularly in rural areas.

The new hires include 1,500 teachers, primarily focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, and 311 non-teaching staff, comprising drivers, security guards, and office assistants.

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This latest recruitment effort followed a competitive process involving over 55,713 applicants from the state.

KWSUBEB Chairman, Professor Sheu Raheem Adaramaja, disclosed that successful candidates had been contacted and documentation commenced on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Applicants are required to present original and photocopies of their credentials, two file jackets, citizenship certificates, two passport photographs, and complete bond signing and biodata forms as part of the documentation process.

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Prof. Adaramaja emphasised the strategic focus on staffing rural schools with qualified personnel.

The board sought nominations from local communities to ensure the recruitment of individuals committed to serving their respective areas.

The recruitment aligns with the state’s broader efforts to enhance the quality of education through targeted reforms. By prioritising STEM education and rural staffing, the initiative aims to bridge learning gaps and provide equitable access to quality education across all local government areas in Kwara.

With 1,811 new hires now joining the state’s education workforce, stakeholders are optimistic that this move will significantly improve learning outcomes and contribute to the overall development of the education sector in Kwara State.