- seeks more NYSC members
By John Dike, Osogbo
As an interim measure to address teachers’ shortage in Osun State, the state government has deployed 1,750 members of the Imole Youth Corps to public primary and secondary schools across the state.
This comes as financial constraints continue to delay the state government’s plans for a large-scale recruitment of full-time teachers.
Besides, Governor Ademola Adeleke is also appealing to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to increase the number of corps members posted to the state to further bridge the staffing gap in the education sector.
The Imole Youth Corps members, who possess Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and university degrees, have already assumed duties statewide.
A detailed breakdown of the postings is as follows:
- Ayedaade – 65;
- Atakumosa East – 35;
- Atakumosa West – 43;
- Ayedire – 47;
- Boluwaduro – 44;
- Boripe – 33;
- Ede North – 74;
- Ede South – 66;
- Egbedore – 56;
- Ejigbo – 87;
- Ife Central – 61;
- Ife East – 28;
- Ife North – 39;
- Ife South – 50;
- Ifedayo – 58;
- Ifelodun – 58;
- Ila Orangun – 83;
- Ilesa East – 61;
- Ilesa West – 68;
- Irepodun – 43;
- Irewole – 74;
- Isokan – 19;
- Iwo – 87;
- Obokun – 50;
- Odo Otin – 77;
- Ola Oluwa – 43;
- Olorunda – 44;
- Oriade – 106;
- Orolu – 41;
- Osogbo – 80; and
- Modakeke Area Office – 33.
Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector, stating that Osun is on track to move from the 7th position to among the top three states in national examination rankings.
He said, “We will commence full teacher recruitment as soon as the financial climate improves.
“However, we remain focused on bridging the existing personnel gap, which is why we introduced the Imole Teachers Corps initiative”.
He also emphasized the government’s commitment to teacher training and welfare.
“We will continue to train and retrain those in service. I commend our hardworking principals, the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, and the Parents-Teachers Association for their cooperation and support.”
Adeleke further applauded the contributions of private school operators, describing them as vital partners in the state’s educational development.
