1,800 applicants have been shortlisted for teaching appointments at the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM).
It said that LEADERSHIP reports that the shortlisted applicants emerged from a thorough screening exercise, which included online application, computer-based test, and interviews spanning up to three months.
A statement from TESCOM last night said the shortlist comprises 790 (44%) cleared for STEM subjects, 581 for core subjects, 370 for specialised subjects, and 59 for technical subjects — to be assigned to senior secondary schools across the 16 local government areas of the state in line with the needs assessment of the commission.
The statement signed by the press secretary at TESCOM, Sam Onile, said applicants who appeared for the interviews should check their status on the portal. After that, those shortlisted will undergo a mandatory drug test to ascertain their suitability to teach children.
It added that the NDLEA will carry out drug tests and will be coordinated by the special assistant to the governor on drug abuse, Prevention and Control, Hon. Mukail Aileru.
The commission said the NDLEA would send the drug test certificate to its office, as no candidate can access it on their own to curb counterfeiting.
The statement added that successful applicants would also sign a bond not to seek or get a transfer for six years, a policy response to the dearth of teachers 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 the same for record purposes,” according to the statement.
The commission said the shortlisted candidates could take advantage of their drug test schedule to begin documentation at its headquarters in Ilorin.
“We thank all the applicants who participated in this rigorous and competitive process. Our shortlist is exclusively based on merit, needs assessment, and equity, with zero political interference,” the statement said.
