At least eight candidates shortlisted for teaching jobs under Kwara State Teaching Service Commission have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances.
It was gathered that the applicants, who were among the 1,800 candidates selected for final screening, lost their slots following a drug test conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
In a statement on Monday by TESCOM Press Secretary, Sam Onile, disclosed that the disqualified persons were tested positive for benzodiazepine, tramadol, cotinine, marijuana, and amphetamine.
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The commission assured that there would be immediate replacement by the next best-performing applicants from their respective local government areas.
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The statement reads: “The drug test was conducted by the NDLEA with the full support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“A major implication of this development is that the affected individuals will be replaced by the candidates who are next to them in performance from their respective local government areas.
“We have a duty of care not to expose little children to drug abuse under any circumstance.
“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has etched his name in gold for insisting that recruitment into the teaching profession should be strictly meritorious and devoid of practices that may jeopardize quality learning in our schools.
“He has also proven that he is committed to giving every Kwaran a fair chance.”
