The Ekiti State Government has approved the promotion and career extension of university graduate teachers within the State Universal Basic Education Board across the state.
The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, stated on Tuesday that this approval was part of the decisions made during the State Executive Council meeting, presided over by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Monday.
He explained that this decision is intended to encourage university graduates to take up teaching positions in primary schools, thereby enhancing the nation’s education sector.
Olatunbosun added that Governor Oyebanji’s administration places a high priority on basic education and will deploy every available resource to ensure the sector’s development for the socio-economic growth of the state.
The commissioner stated, “The 314 primary school teachers will have the opportunity to be promoted to Grade Level 16. This approval is intended to serve as a motivating factor for university graduate teachers in primary schools under the State Universal Basic Education Board, promoting effective performance in their duties.”
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“The approval is part of the current administration’s educational policies and programs aimed at fostering high standards of teaching and learning driven by a qualified and motivated workforce. It also acknowledges the critical role of basic education in the state’s growth and progress and highlights the priority given to quality basic education to support sustainable economic development.”
“The State Government recognizes the need for highly motivated teachers at all educational levels. The significant role played by this category of teachers in students’ development and the resulting outcomes, which help them achieve their life goals, cannot be underestimated.”
“In 2017, the State Government approved the creation of the Graduate Teacher Cadre and extended the career progression of teachers with university degrees in public primary schools. This approval recognizes relevant university degrees as teaching qualifications for primary schools and removes the career progression gap between graduate teachers in secondary and primary schools.”
“This new structure is expected to foster professional recognition within the education sector and promote long-term commitment, professional development, and quality education. It will standardize the state’s education sector, aligning it with the current administration’s Human Capital Development agenda for effective service delivery.”