Eight candidates recently shortlisted for teaching positions by the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances.
The affected individuals were part of 1,800 candidates selected for recruitment into the state’s teaching workforce. Their disqualification paves the way for the next best-performing candidates in their respective local government areas to take their places.
In a statement released on Monday, TESCOM Chairman, Bello Taoheed Abubakar, revealed that the drug screening was conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with the full support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
According to Abubakar, the substances detected during the screening include benzodiazepine, tramadol, cotinine, marijuana, and amphetamine — all classified as harmful to human health.
“This development underscores the state government’s zero tolerance for drug abuse,” Abubakar said. “The affected individuals will be replaced by the next most qualified candidates to uphold the integrity of our education system.”
He praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his commitment to ensuring that the recruitment process remains transparent, merit-based, and free from any form of malpractice that could compromise the quality of education in the state.
The move has been widely viewed as a strong step toward safeguarding the future of education in Kwara by ensuring that only disciplined and competent individuals are entrusted with shaping young minds.
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