Governor Approves Recruitment of Teachers for Ekiti Public Primary Schools

Move Aimed at Strengthening Basic Education and Enhancing Learning Outcomes

ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE — July 15, 2026

By Poet of Afrique Reporter

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the recruitment of teachers into public primary schools across the state as part of efforts to strengthen the basic education sector and improve learning outcomes.

The recruitment initiative is aimed at addressing manpower needs in public primary schools, enhancing the quality of teaching, and ensuring that pupils receive effective and uninterrupted learning experiences.

According to the state government, the approval forms part of Governor Oyebanji's commitment to improving the education sector and providing a conducive environment for teaching and learning.

The move is expected to bridge existing gaps in teacher availability, particularly in underserved communities, while supporting the government's broader objective of delivering quality basic education to all children in the state.

Governor Oyebanji has consistently identified education as a key pillar of his administration, implementing policies and programmes designed to improve educational standards, expand access to learning opportunities, and strengthen human capital development.

Education stakeholders have welcomed the development, noting that the recruitment of additional teachers will help reduce classroom congestion, improve teacher-to-pupil ratios, and enhance the overall quality of instruction in public schools.

The exercise is also expected to create employment opportunities for qualified teaching professionals while contributing to the sustainable development of the state's education system.

The approval underscores the Ekiti State Government's determination to invest in the future of its children through strategic interventions aimed at strengthening the foundation of basic education.

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