Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, has suspended the Chairman and members of the State Teachers Service Commission (TSC) following the illegal recruitment of over 1,000 teachers beyond the approved quota.
Earlier this year, Governor Sule had approved the recruitment of 1,000 teachers and directed that their entitlements be paid. However, the directive sparked public outcry due to widespread complaints about non-payment of salaries.
In response to the growing concerns, Governor Sule convened a meeting on Monday at the Government House in Lafia, bringing together members of the TSC, the Commissioner for Education, and other officials from the Ministry of Education to address the issue.
During the meeting, the TSC Chairman and members admitted to hiring over 2,000 teachers—more than double the approved number—without the proper authorization.
Displeased with the breach of protocol, Governor Sule suspended the TSC Chairman and its members. He also ordered the formation of a committee to investigate the illegal recruitment and submit a detailed report for further action.
The suspension and investigation mark the latest development in the ongoing efforts to address transparency and accountability in the state’s recruitment processes.
