News: Lagos State Government Set to Recruit 1,300 Teachers

Lagos State Government – In his bid to strengthen the quality of the Universal Basic Education Programme in the State, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the recruitment of 1300 teachers into all public primary schools across the State.

The Executive Secretary of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, today in Lagos disclosed the Governor’s approval.

She explained that the exercise will also achieve a balanced workforce of teachers in public primary schools in the State.

Adelaja urged enterprising and young teachers with specialization in English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Computer, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Arts & Crafts, Special Education and IRK/CRK to apply.

She stressed that interested applicants for the jobs must not be above 40 years of age upon the completion and submission of their application forms online at: www.jobs.lagosstate.gov.ng

The Executive Secretary pointed out that all applicants must have merit grades in Education and other core subjects including English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Computer, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Arts & Crafts Special Education and IRK/CRK.

In addition applicants must be Computer literate and be of good character adding that the successful applicants must be ready to work anywhere within the state.

She however advised non teaching staff already in the employment of the State government with appropriate qualifications to apply afresh stressing that they would be screened along with others.

She stated that application closes on Monday, 7th September 2015.