Kwara State Government has announced the recruitment of 1,800 successful applicants for the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
The announcement was made in a press release signed by Sam Onile, Press Secretary to TESCOM on Sunday.
According to the statement, appointment followed a well-conducted screening exercise, which included online application, computer based test, and interviews.
The release stated that the shortlist comprises 790 (44%) cleared for STEM subjects; 581 for core subjects; 370 for specialized subjects; and 59 for technical subjects — to be deployed to senior secondary schools in the 16 local government areas of the state in line with the needs assessment of the commission.
Applicants who attended interviews are directed to check their status on the portal.
The statement also hinted that the successful applicants will undergo a integrity test at the NDLEA office in the state to ensure that they are drug free and suitable to teach children.
“His Excellency has graciously approved full payment for the drug test for all the 1,800 successful candidates, underscoring his commitment to a drug-free Kwara State. The test will begin on Wednesday April 9, 2025 and end on Saturday April 12, 2025. Shortlisted candidates from Baruten, Edu, Kaiama, and Patigi are slated for Wednesday,” the statement said.
“Those from Ekiti, Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin will be tested on Thursday April 10; Offa, Oke Ero, Oyun, and Moro are slated for Friday April 11, while the candidates from Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, and Ilorin West are to have theirs on Saturday.
“The message is very clear: We are as interested in sound education as we are in having only tutors with sound mind and character.”
The shortlisted applicants will undertake not to seek transfer for six years, a policy aimed at curbing absence of teaching staff in rural areas.
“Shortlisted applicants are to also come with medical certificates from any state government hospitals as well as the original copies of their credentials for documentation during which they will be required to drop photocopies of same for record purposes,” according to the statement.
