344 contest for 110 Principal jobs, get examination notice
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
An examination expected to yank off nepotism and godfatherism has been set for 344 Directors vying to become Principals in 110 Unity Schools that were the benchmark for excellence when they were called Federal Government Colleges.
Unity Schools include Special Schools for the gifted spread across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Abuja decided from the 2022/2023 academic session that those seeking school Principal jobs must take and pass a competency-based examination.
A circular issued by the Education Ministry shortlisted 344 applicants to take part in the test scheduled to hold in Abuja between August 16 and August 18.
The circular, with reference number FME/S/1317/C.25/ and dated 2 August, was signed by Human Resource Management Director David Gende on behalf of Education Minister Adamu Adamu.
Those shortlisted are
- Principal Directors – 42
- Deputy Directors – 42
- Assistant Directors – 11
- Directors – 48
- Deputy Directors – 201
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Watertight exclusion of nepotism
“As part of the process of improving the standard of education in our federal unity colleges, especially as it concerns the administration of schools and placement of school leaders and principals on the appropriate career stage, in line with the policy on career path for the teaching profession, management has directed that the appointment of principals should henceforth be carried out by a competency-based test from the 2022/2023 academic session,” the circular said, per The PUNCH.
“The competency-based test is to be done in two stages. The first will be a computer-based test which will be followed by an oral interview.
“Only candidates with a minimum of 60 per cent score will qualify for the next stage.
“Only candidates with a minimum of 60 per cent will be considered for appointment as principals.
“States unable to produce any candidate will have their slot allocated to another state within the same geo-political zone.”
Level playing field
Reform Education Nigeria Programmed Director Ayodamola Oluwatoyin commended the Education Ministry on the development.
“That is a brilliant move by the ministry; this will also provide a level playing field for all competent and qualified candidates.
“There will be no room for nepotism. This is a welcome development and should also be replicated at all levels of governance in the country,” he said.