Lagos State Teaching Jobs: Over 17,000 Applicants Jostle for 2,200 Lagos State Teaching Jobs

Lagos State Government – Over 17,000 applicants have applied for the ongoing 2,200 teachers recruitment into the Lagos State public schools within three days of opening the online job portal

However, the Lagos State Government has urged applicants for the teachers’ recruitment in the state to be patient with the system following the astronomical rush on the job portal. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, had recently, approved the recruitment of additional 1,200 teachers for junior and senior secondary schools in the state. This is in addition to the 1,000 teachers whom the Governor earlier approved for recruitment into primary schools in the state.

Deputy Director, Public Affairs in the Ministry, Mr. Adesegun Ogundeji, said: “As at the, last count on the portal on Monday, September 3, 2019, three days after the portal was opened, over 17,000 applicants have registered interest for the limited space for the job. As at today, (yesterday) the number keeps mounting. By Thursday, the closing date, I can assure you that we will have several thousands in number of applicants. We are still receiving applications, the process for selection will be fair; I can assure you.”