The Benue State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing primary school teachers’ recruitment exercise being conducted by the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB). This decision follows concerns raised about the recruitment process, including the inclusion of candidates without professional education qualifications.
Key Highlights
- Suspension of Recruitment: The Assembly questioned the recruitment of individuals with non-professional degrees in education, who scored as low as 25% in the aptitude test, despite not meeting the qualifications specified in the recruitment advertisement.
- Investigation Ordered: The Assembly has summoned Dr. Grace Adagba, the Executive Chairman of BSUBEB, to explain the recruitment process. Additionally, BSUBEB is required to provide a needs assessment of teacher requirements for each local government and the results of all candidates who participated in the recruitment.
- Concerns Raised: Lawmakers, including Mr. Douglas Akya, who moved the motion, and Mr. Alfred Emberga, highlighted the alleged manipulation of the recruitment process and its contradiction to the governor’s efforts to improve public primary education.
- Committee Formed: Some members, including Majority Whip Mr. Peter Ipusu, suggested forming an ad-hoc committee to further investigate the matter.
- Additional Issues: In a separate issue, the Assembly also addressed complaints about underpayment of salaries to some staff by BSUBEB, as well as issues regarding the gazetting of the Benue State Assembly Service Commission law.
This action by the Assembly reflects concerns about the integrity of the recruitment process and aims to ensure that educational standards are upheld in the state.
