Oyo State SUBEB reschedules teachers’ recruitment interviews to honor Isese Day

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The Oyo State government, through the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has announced a minor change to the schedule for its ongoing teachers’ recruitment interviews.

Originally planned for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the interviews have now been shifted to Monday, August 26, 2024. This adjustment was made to avoid a conflict with Isese Day, a public holiday in Oyo State.

Isese Day, celebrated every year on August 20, is dedicated to honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people, focusing on the preservation of traditional practices and beliefs. This day holds great significance, especially for followers of the Yoruba traditional religion.

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Dr. Nureni Adeniran, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, responded promptly to the cultural observance by rescheduling the interviews.

In an official statement issued on Tuesday, Adeniran underscored the importance of respecting cultural traditions and ensuring all candidates have an equal chance to participate in the recruitment process.

“In light of this observation, the affected LGAs whose interviews were originally slated for Tuesday, August 20, 2024, have been rescheduled to Monday, August 26, 2024,” Adeniran stated.

The rescheduled interviews will affect the following local government areas: Saki West, Saki East, Irepo, Oriire, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Ogbomoso North, and Ogbomoso South.

Adeniran also added the need for strict adherence to the revised timetable and noted that stakeholders have widely praised the Board’s decision for its sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural practices.

The updated interview timetable is as follows:

• Wednesday, August 14, 2024: Egbeda and Atisbo
• Thursday, August 15, 2024: Akinyele, Afijio, and Ibarapa Central
• Friday, August 16, 2024: Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Lagelu, and Iwajowa
• Monday, August 19, 2024: Ido and Ibadan South West
• Wednesday, August 21, 2024: Atiba, Oyo East, Oyo West, Surulere, and Ogo-Oluwa
• Thursday, August 22, 2024: Ibadan South-East, Ibadan North, Ibadan North-East, Ibadan North-West
• Friday, August 23, 2024: Oluyole and Ona Ara
• Monday, August 26, 2024: Saki West, Saki East, Irepo, Oriire, Olorunsogo, Orelope, Ogbomoso North, and Ogbomoso South