…Recruits 500 new teachers
… Okpebholo to present appointment letters Oct 15
By Simeon OSAJIE
Edo State Government has announced the absorption of 4,000 p teachers under the EdoSTAR Teaching Programme and the recruitment of an additional 500 new teachers to further strengthen the state’s education system.
Commissioner for Education, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this on Sunday in Benin City during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, themed “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession.”
Iyamu said the initiative reflects Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to rewarding dedication and addressing the shortage of qualified teachers in public primary and secondary schools across the state.
“Come October 15, we are going to present letters of appointment to about 4,000 EdoSTAR volunteer teachers who have been teaching for the past three years,” he announced.
“In addition, the government will recruit another 500 teachers into the system.”
The commissioner explained that the move would end the era of prolonged probation for volunteer teachers and bridge manpower gaps in schools.
“Even an apprentice does not train for three years without confirmation,” he said, adding that the teachers would receive their appointment letters at a public ceremony in Government House.