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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Osun State Government has dismissed claims that the recent directive from Governor Ademola Adeleke regarding the issuance of appointment letters to newly recruited teachers was motivated by fear of protest or embarrassment.
In a statement released on Sunday, the Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole, described these claims as “false, speculative, and deliberately misleading.” He explained that the decision to issue the appointment letters stems from a policy-driven initiative established during a State Executive Council meeting held in December 2025.
Eluwole emphasised that the issuance of appointment letters is part of a structured, phased recruitment plan designed to be fiscally responsible and sustainable for the educational workforce.
He stated: “At no point did the Osun State Government act under pressure, panic, or threat of protest. The narrative being promoted is an attempt to politicise an administrative process and undermine a well-documented reform agenda in the education sector.”
He reminded the public that the teacher recruitment process involves budgetary clearance, verification, posting needs and payroll integration, all of which must be executed methodically.
“The administration inherited a significant structural deficit in the education sector and opted for a transparent recruitment process rather than perpetuate flawed practices,” he noted.
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Eluwole also disclosed that the phased release of appointment letters is deliberately planned and ongoing, asserting that it is not a reaction to external pressures.
He maintained that no applicants were instructed to resign from previous employment prior to receiving an appointment letter, stressing that such decisions are personal and cannot be attributed to government policy.
“The Osun State Government remains fully committed to strengthening public education, addressing teacher shortages, and ensuring that all actions taken are lawful, transparent, and sustainable,” he said.
He thereby urged media organisations and individuals to avoid spreading misinformation and to seek official clarification before disseminating conjecture that could cause unnecessary tension among applicants and the public.
“The Ministry of Education will continue to provide updates through official channels as each milestone in the recruitment process is achieved,” Eluwole said.
