No fewer than 52,423 candidates have applied for positions in the public primary school teaching offers by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (Oyo SUBEB).

The Nation reports that the board on May 17, 2024 announced plans to recruit 7,000 teachers for public primary schools and 100 caregivers for special schools across the State.

The job application portal opened on June 25, 2024 and ran till July 9, 2024.

On Friday, the government said it has shut down the job application portal for applicants.

The Executive Chairman, Oyo SUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, said the job application portal was closed after the lapse of the deadline, describing the large turnout of applications as impressive.

“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.

“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 explained: “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.” (The Nation)