Corrupt Recruitment Exposed as Governor Orders Security Agencies to Intervene
The Nasarawa State government is facing a major scandal after Governor Abdullahi Sule revealed that officials of the Nasarawa State Teachers’ Service Commission (NSTSC) sold appointment letters to 2,277 applicants before hiring them as teachers.
Speaking after receiving a report from an investigative committee, Governor Sule expressed deep disappointment over the fraudulent recruitment process.
He stated that suspended NSTSC officials collected money from desperate job seekers, an act he described as beyond administrative misconduct.
Fraudulent Recruitment Exposed
According to the committee’s findings, the NSTSC ignored the governor’s directive to recruit only 1,000 teachers and instead recruited 3,277, many of whom allegedly paid between ₦500,000 to ₦700,000 to secure a position.
Governor Sule noted that this unlawful act not only violated government policies but also deprived qualified candidates of fair employment opportunities.
“These officials will be handed over to security agencies. This is no longer just an administrative issue; it is a criminal act. Money was collected from innocent people in exchange for jobs,” he stated.
What Happens to the Recruited Teachers?
Governor Sule raised concerns about the qualifications of many of the newly hired teachers, emphasizing that merit was disregarded in the selection process.
He hinted that the state government might consider conducting a fresh recruitment exercise to ensure only the most qualified teachers are employed.
“The biggest problem is not even the over-recruitment but the fact that the entire process lacked merit. How do we accommodate 3,277 teachers when we only planned for 1,000? Where will the salaries come from?” he asked.
The governor also assured that those who have already been posted to schools will be paid for their services but will not be retained beyond their temporary appointment.
Investigative Committee’s Findings
Presenting the report, the chairman of the investigative committee, Silas Dachor, described the recruitment process as a cash-for-jobs scheme where unsuspecting applicants were asked to pay bribes through an Access Bank account.
The committee discovered that:
✔️ Recruitment was not based on merit.
✔️ Some hired individuals lacked teaching qualifications.
✔️ The exercise did not reflect local government area needs.
✔️ Several appointment letters were issued without candidates being assigned to schools.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring fairness in the system, stating, “We cannot build a better society without quality education, and we cannot have quality education without competent teachers.”
Governor Sule has assured the public that all corrupt officials involved will face consequences, adding that the security agencies will investigate and prosecute those responsible.
➡ Will the affected teachers be given another chance?
➡ What steps will the government take next?
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