The Osun State Government has disclosed that the issuance of appointment letters to the first batch of newly recruited teachers is ongoing, dismissing claims that top officials are stalling the process.
In a statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, said media reports suggesting that the Head of Service and the Chief of Staff were delaying the exercise over financial considerations were untrue.
Rasheed explained that the delay was caused by funding challenges and the implementation of the new minimum wage, but emphasised that the Governor’s directive to issue letters is being actively processed by the relevant agencies.
According to him, both the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) are working under the supervision of the Ministry of Education through the Chief of Staff to ensure teachers are properly distributed between the two agencies.
“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,” Rasheed said.
The spokesperson urged media organisations to seek official clarification before publishing reports that could distort facts or cast aspersions on public officers performing their duties.
He added that “the recruitment process is ongoing and the public will be informed through official channels as milestones are achieved. Rasheed reaffirmed that the Adeleke-led administration remains committed to good governance, strengthening education, and fulfilling its promises to the people of Osun State.
“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.”
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