In a strongly worded press release dated July 30, 2025, the Private School Tutors Union of Nigeria (PRISCTUN), Osun State Chapter, led by Chairman Comrade Salami Kudus, has sharply criticised the Osun State government for its handling of the recent teacher recruitment process. PRISCTUN condemned the government’s failure to issue appointment letters to thousands of qualified teacher applicants who passed examinations and interviews, describing the situation as a betrayal to deserving educators.
According to the union, instead of recruiting these trained and experienced teachers, the government opted to deploy members of the Imole Youth Corps, many of whom lack teaching credentials and include retired individuals with unrelated professions such as farming and bricklaying. PRISCTUN called this move “unjustifiable” and “highly irresponsible” and a politicisation of education that undermines professionalism and the quality of education in the state.
Comrade Kudus questioned the government’s priorities, asking how the future of Osun’s children can be entrusted to unqualified individuals “simply because of political patronage.” He further stated that the “sacrifices of our educated youths who have committed their lives to academic excellence and nation-building” have been insulted by this decision.
PRISCTUN has urged Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke and the Ministry of Education to “retrace their steps” and immediately issue employment letters to qualified applicants who met all recruitment requirements. The union pledged ongoing advocacy for transparency, merit, and justice within Osun’s educational sector.
In summary, PRISCTUN’s stance highlights a deep concern that political convenience is being placed above educational competence in Osun State, a development they warn could jeopardise the future sustainability of the state’s education system.
