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 TESCOM PRESENTS APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS

As part of the efforts of the Lagos State Government to meet the demands of a rapidly growing student population, bridge staffing gaps, especially in core science and technical subjects, as well as improve educational standards, the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) presented letters of appointment to 992 successful applicants who applied for teaching jobs as education officers. 

Congratulating the successful applicants for scaling the rigorous and detailed recruitment exercises, the Chairman of TESCOM, Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, charged them to adhere strictly to the ethics and ethos of the teaching profession and be good ambassadors of the state government.

Peregrino disclosed that the recruitment exercise, which is a continuous one, is to ensure that public secondary schools do not lack qualified teachers and instructors.

She noted that Lagos, which is one of the fastest-growing populations in Africa, needs to constantly replace retired or exited teachers in public schools to prevent overcrowding in the classroom due to a shortage of teachers.

She urged them to know their students' strengths and challenges, as well as be creative and innovative in their teaching practices.

While encouraging them to treat their students as their own and embrace continuous learning to upscale their teaching skills, Mrs. Peregrino emphasised the importance of integrating technology into teaching methodology as well as adopting effective, non-violent disciplinary measures. 

She further advised the teachers on the significance of professional dressing, urging them to take the opportunity seriously by demonstrating diligence and hard work.

Also speaking at the event, Commission member representing Ikeja Division on the Board of TESCOM, Mr. Abiodun Bamgboye and the Commission’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olawale Ojikutu, warned the teachers against student bullying and sexual molestation, stating that the state government frown seriously against such acts. They charged them to remain dedicated to their duties and be punctual in their classrooms.

Responding on behalf of the newly recruited teachers, Mr. Orire Ajayi Samuel thanked the Lagos State Government for the opportunity to serve the state, promising to be good ambassadors at all times.

The newly recruited teachers will be deployed to secondary schools across the six education districts of the State after the necessary documentation.