Ambode approve recruitment of 1,300 teachers in lagos.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni
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 Adelaide, who disclosed this Tuesday, said the
approval by the governor was in a bid to strengthen the quality of the Universal Basic Education Programme in the state.
She explained that the exercise would also achieve a balanced workforce of teachers in public primary schools in the state.
Adelaja, therefore, urged enterprising and young teachers with specialization in English, Mathematics, Yoruba, Computer, Basic Science, Agricultural Science, Home Economics, Arts and 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 stressed that all applicants must also 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.
Adelaja, stated that application closes on Monday, September 7th, 2015.