Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has called on applicants to take legal action against any official of the state Teachers’ Service Commission, TSC, who allegedly collected bribes in exchange for teaching appointments.
Speaking on Tuesday, Governor Sule expressed dismay over reports that some individuals paid money for teaching positions and accused TSC officials of contributing to inefficiencies in the state’s education system.
“This is the most terrible thing I have heard,” the governor said. “If anybody has collected their money or anything, they can take them to court.
“I don’t think this is good. I don’t think this is fair. It is unfair to me, as my name is being scandalised for something I have no knowledge of,” Sule stated.
The governor noted that despite an approved recruitment of 1,000 teachers, many rural schools remain understaffed, with some having only two or three teachers.
He attributed part of the issue to teachers preferring to stay in urban areas rather than being posted to villages.
Media Talk Africa recalls that in response to the allegations, Governor Sule had announced the suspension of the entire TSC and the formation of a three-member investigative committee to uncover the truth.
“We have no other choice than to suspend the entire TSC and put up a committee to investigate them. They will remain suspended until we get the true situation of things,” Sule stated.
