UBEC Screens 44 Ekiti Candidates For Federal Teachers Internship Scheme.

UBEC Screens 44 Ekiti Candidates For Federal Teachers Internship Scheme.

The Executive Chairman, Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi has said that 44 teachers from the State has been screened in the just concluded Federal Teachers Internship Scheme examination exercise held at the Ekiti State Univeristy (EKSU) on Tuesday.

Prof. Akinwumi made this known during a courtesy visit to his office by the examiners from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).

He stated that the participants were tested in various subjects that include: English, Mathematics, General Paper and Computer Knowledge since the teachers are expected to make use of technological tools in the discharge of their duties.

The SUBEB Boss while expressing confidence in the ability of the participants to perform exploits wherever they are needed, noted that the qualified teachers are expected to begin work soon and there are other training plans in the pipeline.

Prof. Akinwumi had earlier expressed his delight at the teachers for the way they conducted themselves during the entire examination and screening process stating that he had to be there to monitor the exercise and not just rely on reports.

The Executive Chairman told the UBEC representatives that Ekiti State has a lot of professional and qualified teachers that can get the job done with little or no supervision and that UBEC should always look to the State for competent hands in basic education sector.

“We have a lot of competent hands that can serve in the education sector across the nation and our teachers are qualified to undertake tasks at the federal level”.

While stressing that the two years internship scheme was too short, the SUBEB Boss appealed to UBEC to extend the duration of the scheme or upgrade it to a permanent employment.

Reiterating the commitment of the Oyebanji led administration to improving the quality of teaching-learning outcomes in the State, continuous training for teachers and education administrators has been made a priority. 

While lauding UBEC for their continued partnership and support in ensuring that basic education is given priority the SUBEB Boss also assured them that SUBEB would ensure the success of the program in the State.

In his reaction, the representative from Universal Basic Education Commission, Mr Saliu Usman lauded the Ekiti State Government for always taking advantage of interventions by UBEC to elevate the basic education status of the State.

Mr Usman also appreciated the participants for their orderliness and professionalism exhibited during the examination and screening exercise.