The Enugu State Government has commenced the recruitment of 6,580 qualified candidates into teaching, technical and administrative positions across public primary and junior secondary schools as part of efforts to strengthen its education sector.
The recruitment, approved by Governor Peter Mbah, is primarily aimed at staffing the state’s 267 Smart Green Schools, a flagship education initiative designed to provide technology-driven learning, even as many of the schools are still under construction.
According to a vacancy announcement issued by the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), the state is seeking 4,698 teachers for core subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), French, Igbo Language and History.
The board is also recruiting 520 Digital Librarians, 380 Experiential Learning Innovators, 267 Guidance and Counsellors, 267 ICT Officers, 267 Laboratory Attendants, 136 Account Officers, and 45 Technicians.
Applicants for teaching positions must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), or a
Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) in relevant subject areas. Candidates are also required to provide proof of registration or evidence of ongoing registration with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).For non-teaching positions, qualification requirements vary depending on the role, ranging from degrees in specialised disciplines to OND, Trade Test Certificates and SSCE/WASSCE for technical and support positions.
ENSUBEB stated that applicants holding Degree or HND qualifications must present a valid National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate. It also stressed that practical knowledge of Information and Communication Technology is mandatory for all applicants.
Interested candidates are required to submit a formal application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials, birth certificate or sworn declaration of age, and valid contact information.
The board emphasised that the recruitment exercise is completely free, warning applicants not to pay any individual or organisation for employment.
Applications close on Friday, 14 August 2026.
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