Osun Deploys Ad-Hoc Teachers Amid Withheld ₦46.9 Billion LG Funds by Tinubu Administration
The Osun State Government has deployed ad-hoc teachers across public schools in response to a crippling delay in the recruitment of full-time educators, a move necessitated by the Federal Government’s prolonged withholding of ₦46.9 billion in local government allocations.
According to a statement released by the Osun chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the funds meant for basic services including education have not been released for over five months. The PDP accused the Tinubu-led administration of deliberately starving the state of funds to frustrate development efforts under Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The state government had planned to issue appointment letters to new teachers, but that process was halted when the Federal Government suspended LG allocations. The PDP described the action as a defiance of valid court judgments and an unlawful obstruction of governance.
Despite the challenges, Osun State moved forward by deploying trained ad-hoc teachers to fill the personnel gap in schools. The ad-hoc teachers reportedly work under the supervision of experienced staff.
Speaking on the situation, PDP spokesperson Oladele Bamiji said, “The APC should release Osun’s allocation being withheld illegally. Osun must develop whether APC likes it or not.” He added that the people of Osun will remember the hardship caused by the withheld funds in the next election, scheduled for August 2026.
Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, also confirmed that the state is seeking more NYSC members for deployment to public schools. He stated that full-time recruitment would resume once the financial climate improves.
“We are committed to narrowing the personnel gap in our schools. That is why we innovated with the Imole Teachers Corps,” Rasheed said, assuring stakeholders that teacher training, infrastructure development, and stakeholder engagement remain top priorities.
He also commended principals, teachers, private school operators, and members of the Parents-Teachers Association for supporting education in the state.
Documents previously obtained show that Osun was due to receive ₦11.9 billion in March, ₦11.2 billion in April, ₦11.7 billion in May, and ₦12.1 billion in June. Sources close to the situation say the allocations were blocked due to the Tinubu government’s refusal to recognize local government chairmen elected under the PDP-led state administration.
Efforts by APC-backed chairmen, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Osogbo, to independently open LGA accounts without state government involvement were resisted.
As the financial standoff persists, concerns continue to mount over its impact on education, social services, and overall development in Osun State.
