Processing of Teachers’ Letters of Appointment Ongoing; No State Official Is Stalling the Exercise – Spokesperson

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO – 20/01/2026 – Osunstate.gov.ng

The implementation of the Governor’s directive to issue letters of appointment to the first batch of teachers is ongoing and neither the Head of Service nor the Chief of Staff is stalling the exercise.

Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed made the clarifications in response to conflicting media reports and allegations that top officials are pushing against the issuance of the letters due to financial considerations.

The governor’s aide who reminded the public that funding seizure and new minimum wage were responsible for the recruitment delay said the directive of Mr Governor is being processed by relevant agencies.

According to him, both SUBEB and Teaching Service Commission are working seamlessly under the purview of the Ministry of Education through the Chief of Staff to ensure new teachers are rightly shared between SUBEB and TESCOM.

“Media reports that the Head of Service and the Chief of Staff are blocking the release of letters of appointments are false. The said top officials are actually working hard to ensure the first phase of the exercise is successfully completed

“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”, the spokesperson noted.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.