Stop Extorting Money From Teachers Looking For Jobs, Kaduna Government Tells Own Board

Kaduna state government has warned the state Teachers’ Service Board to stop collecting N1,000 from each of the candidates who have applied to be engaged in the state civil service as teachers. The government has therefore asked the candidates not to pay money into any bank account as directed by the Board or any other agent.
Applicants for jobs which were advertised by the state government have earlier been directed by the teachers’ board to pay N1,000 in a designated account with Skye Bank which the state government described as illegal and advised candidates not to comply.
The instruction came from the state government after hundreds of candidates had already paid the money.
In a statement today, the secretary to the state government, Balarabe Abubakar, asked applicants not to pay money to any bank account as such directive was not from the government.
The statement read:
“Further to its advertisements inviting applications from members of the public willing to work as Teachers or Traffic and Environmental Enforcement Officers, the Kaduna State Government reiterates the following:
“As clearly stated in the adverts, applications by those seeking Teaching jobs should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education.
“Applicants for Traffic and Environmental Enforcement Officer positions should submit their applications to their Local Government Council Chairman.
“Applicants are not required to pay any fees or submit any forms, other than their application letters and relevant documents.
“Any requests for money or acts amounting to obstructing or hindering citizens from smooth submission of their applications is illegal. Applicants should report such acts to info@kdsg.gov.ng or to 08184444644 and 08184444744.
“Candidates whose applications meet the required standards will be shortlisted and contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
“In view of the need to make the application process more user-friendly, the deadline for submission of KASTELEA applications is extended to 31st August 2015. Applicants for teaching positions now have up to 8th September 2015 to submit their applications.” [myad]