OYOSUBEB Shuts Job Portal As 52,423 Candidates Apply

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has shut the job application portal opened to hire Public Primary school teachers, after it received 52,423 submitted applications.

 

Recall that the job application portal was opened on June 25, 2024, and ran till July 9, 2024.

 

A statement signed by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, on Thursday, said the job application portal was closed after the lapse of the deadline.

 

“We are impressed by this response, which shows that people are truly keen and excited to work with the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. However, we are compelled to close the portal, as the deadline has passed.”

 

He added, “We received not less than 52,423 submitted applications within the number of days of opening the portal. That was impressive”.

 

“After shutting the portal, our team has started sorting out the applications and picked the suitably qualified candidates, who will be contacted by the Board”, he said.

 

The Chairman said the basic education sub-sector is dear to Governor Seyi Makinde, adding that other aspects of the employment process.

He advised applicants to be wary of fake news on the ongoing recruitment process, advising them to regularly check their e-mails and phones for more information on the next steps.

Adeniran stressed that “after the applications are sorted, the next stage will be the CBT examination. The date, venue and time scheduled for each candidate will be sent to them through their email and phone numbers.”

In another development, the Board has called for synergy between it and the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board.

This was revealed during a courtesy visit by the local government staff pension board Chairman, Hon. Akeem Ige to OYOSUBEB.

Dr. Adeniran said this will assist in ensuring a faster process in the documentation of retired primary school teachers.

He noted that as the main body responsible for payment of retired Local government staffs, including teachers, the Board needs to support and synergize with OYOSUBEB to ensure optimal performance.