The Osun State Ministry of Education has issued a statement clarifying that the recent directive by Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke on the issuance of appointment letters to newly recruited teachers was not prompted by fear of protest or embarrassment, as alleged in some publications. According to the statement signed by Hon. ‘Dipo Eluwole, Commissioner for Education, Osun State, the claim is “false, speculative, and deliberately misleading”.
The issuance of appointment letters is a policy-driven decision that emanated from the State Executive Council meeting held in December 2025. It forms part of a structured, phased implementation plan for teacher recruitment, designed to align with fiscal responsibility, due process, and sustainability of the education workforce.
The government emphasizes that at no point did it act under pressure, panic, or threat of protest. The narrative being pushed is an attempt to politicise an administrative process and undermine a well-documented reform agenda in the education sector.
The Ministry of Education reminds the public that teacher recruitment involves budgetary clearance, verification, posting needs, and payroll integration, none of which can be executed arbitrarily. The administration inherited a deep structural deficit in the education sector and chose to restart recruitment transparently rather than continue with flawed processes.
The phased release of appointment letters is deliberate and ongoing, not reactive. The government also clarifies that no applicant was instructed to resign from any previous employment before receiving an appointment letter, as such personal decisions cannot be attributed to government action or policy.
The Osun State Government remains committed to strengthening public education, addressing teacher shortages, and ensuring that every step taken is lawful, transparent, and sustainable. The Ministry urges media organisations and commentators to shun fake news and seek official clarification before publishing conjecture capable of creating unnecessary tension and anxiety among applicants and the public.
According to the government, the recruitment process is ongoing, and the public will be updated through official channels as each milestone is achieved. The government appreciates the patience and understanding of the public and assures that the process will be concluded soon.
The statement concludes by reiterating the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the education sector, and its determination to ensure that the recruitment process is fair, merit-based, and free from undue influence.
