The Oyo State Government has said that a total of 441 First Class graduates in different fields applied for the computer -based test that commenced in Ibadan on Tuesday.
The Chairman , Oyo State Teaching Service Commission , Pastor Akinade Alamu , made the disclosure during the monitoring of the exercise at the University of Ibadan computer - based test centre .
It was learnt that the exercise , billed to run till Saturday , attracted applicants from all the zones of the state .
Alamu said the interest of the First Class candidates in teaching was a significant turnaround for the education sector in the state , as the present administration would ensure the judicious application of available resources .
He said , “ The government of Oyo State is desirous of lifting education to a higher level, so that we will have as much as the best among our applicants .
“ We want to bring back the pride attached to teaching in the old ; it is the best profession and if we have the best hands joining, it is a good omen . ”
The state Chairman , Nigerian Union of Teachers , Samson Adedoyin , said the computer - based test was the first of its kind , as it depicted love for probity and professionalism in public service .
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