The Oyo State Government has announced that applicants without a Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) licence can apply through the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board job portal.
Dr. Nureni Adeniran, Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, announced this today during an appearance on Fresh FM’s weekly programme in Ibadan.
Remember that the Oyo State government opened its job portal for primary school teachers from June 25 to July 9, 2024.
However, Adeniran stated that after being employed, each teacher must register for the TRCN’s licence, as this is one of the key conditions for promotion in the State teaching service.
Responding to inquiries about the eligibility of instructors having NCE certificates, Adeniran stated that the Oyo State Government is aware of the importance of the licence, however, it will be a great disservice to deny prospective applicants job.
He also mentioned that they could register with the council while on the job.
The OYOSUBEB boss, who is a registered council member, stated that the Oyo State government is committed to standardising the teaching profession in the state.
Dr. Adeniran consequently recommended National Certificate on Education holders, B.A, and B.Sc Degree holders to apply on the portal, as the deadline is fast approaching.
He said, “We have been receiving messages on the prospects of applicants without the licence of TRCN. No doubt, as a teacher, you must register with the council. However, we will allow them to apply. Those employed without the certificate must as a matter of duty, register immediately.
“This present government is planning to recruit 7,000 teachers and we are keen on employing duly qualified ones. Those who are licensed by the TRCN have added advantages. We do not want quacks, this is why the examination process will take written and oral stages. If you are lucky to be employed, without a TRCN licence, you must get it, as soon as you can.”
Adeniran praised the application process so far, stating that the portal had received over 55, 000 applications as of this morning.
Dr. Adeniran also stated that in order to motivate the teachers, the Board aims to deploy each teacher inside his or her local government of residence.
When asked about the expected questions for applicants, the Chairman stated that religious questions would not be included in the CBT questions to avoid unrest.
He recommended job applicants to prepare for the next steps of the process, stating that the board will only hire qualified individuals.