Kwara TESCOM thanks job applicants as recruitment process enters final lap

* says 4,163 applicants interviewed out of 5,290 invitees

* ⁠Commission says merit, equity, needs key metrics for finalists

* ⁠shortlisted candidates will be contacted: Chairman

Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) on Tuesday commended all the applicants who took part in its recruitment process, saying the attention the programme received underscores high public confidence in the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. 

TESCOM Chairman Mallam Bello Taoheed said a total of 4,163 applicants were screened and interviewed, down from the 5,290 originally invited for the exercise. 

“The difference in the two figures comes from the applicants who did not turn up for the interview or did not meet the well-stated criteria for the screening,” he said. 

“Out of the 4,163 screened and interviewed, 2,169 are females, while 1,994 are males. Some 2,252 applicants (54.10%) were screened and interviewed for STEM subjects. 

“We thank all the applicants who responded to the call from the beginning of the process.”

The statement said the commission will contact shortlisted candidates at a later date once it has done the due diligence and completed its work. 

Shortlisted candidates will then undergo approved drug test at the NDLEA before they are offered the job, he added. 

“From the CBT to the interview stage, the process has thrown up very brilliant and suitable candidates for the job. We wish we can take everyone who scaled through the interview stage, but we are obviously limited to 1,800 new hires in this phase,” the statement said. 

“Regardless, our decision will be guided by merit, equity, and our needs assessment across the 16 local government.”

Sam Onile

Press Secretary

TESCOM, Kwara State

March 4, 2025