Eight candidates shortlisted for teaching positions in Kwara State have been disqualified after failing drug screening tests conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
The Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) disclosed this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the affected individuals tested positive for prohibited substances such as tramadol, marijuana, amphetamine, cotinine, and benzodiazepine.
According to TESCOM, those who tested positive will be replaced by the next best-performing candidates from their respective local government areas.
Chairman of the commission, Bello Taoheed Abubakar, emphasized that the action reflects the Kwara State Government’s firm stance against drug abuse, particularly in sectors involving young people.
“We have a responsibility to protect schoolchildren from any form of exposure to drug misuse,” he said.
Mr. Abubakar also praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for upholding merit and transparency in the recruitment process.
“This is another clear indication of the governor’s dedication to fairness and the promotion of quality education. He has insisted that only qualified and clean candidates be employed to shape the future of our children,” he added.
