Osun State government has said the implementation of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive to issue letters of appointment to the first batch of teachers in the state is ongoing, adding that neither the Head of Service nor the Chief of Staff was stalling the exercise.
The spokesperson to the governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, made the clarification in a response to conflicting media reports and allegations that top officials were opposing the issuance of the letters for financial reasons.
The governor’s aide, who reminded the public that funding seizures and a new minimum wage were responsible for the recruitment delay, said the governor’s directive is being processed by the relevant agencies.
According to him, both SUBEB and the Teaching Service Commission are working seamlessly under the purview of the Ministry of Education, through the Chief of Staff, to ensure that new teachers are properly shared between SUBEB and TESCOM.
“Media reports that the Head of Service and the Chief of Staff are blocking the release of letters of appointment are false.
The said top officials are actually working hard to ensure the first phase of the exercise is successfully completed.
“The Osun State government urges media organisations to seek official clarification before publishing reports capable of distorting facts or casting aspersions on public officers who are diligently performing their constitutional duties.
“The recruitment process is ongoing, and the public will be duly informed through official channels as milestones are reached.
“The Adeleke-led administration remains focused on delivering good governance, strengthening education, and fulfilling its promises to the people of Osun State”, the spokesperson noted.
