Anambra State Government Initiates CBT Tests for Recruitment of 3000 Teachers
Anambra State Launches CBT Tests for Recruitment of 3000 Teachers Amidst High Applicant Turnout
Mary Nwaeze 
The Anambra State Government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has commenced the Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the recruitment of 3000 teachers as part of the 2023 teachers’ recruitment exercise. The targeted positions include those for the Post Primary School Service Commission (PPSSC) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB).
This marks the second batch of teacher recruitment under Governor Soludo's administration, following the successful recruitment of 5000 teachers in specific areas of need last year.
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The CBT tests are being conducted in collaboration with the State ICT Agency, reflecting the government's commitment to integrating technology into the education sector. Technical staff from the ICT Agency verified applicants using their national identity cards and examination slips, ensuring a smooth entry into the examination halls.
The examination, held at various centers in Awka, commenced as early as 7 am, with the entire process taking approximately 30 minutes. The seamless exercise aimed to identify qualified candidates equipped with digital skills, aligning with the governor's vision of fostering digital schools in the state.
Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi, the ASUBEB Chairman, revealed that over 19,500 applications were received through the online portal. The applicants were organized into batches for the CBT examination, emphasizing the governor's strategy to address the shortage of teachers in remote communities.
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Dr. Nwadinobi highlighted the importance of recruiting ICT-compliant teachers for the realization of smart schools in the state. She emphasized that the Board would not entertain applications for transfers once the candidates are recruited.
Addressing the advantages of the CBT process, Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, the Chairman of PPSSC, noted that it would streamline the recruitment process, eliminating the challenges associated with traditional paper examinations.
Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, the MD/CEO of the State ICT Agency, emphasized the agency's commitment to providing technical support to achieve the governor's vision of a technologically advanced state.
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Applicants, Okonkwo Emmanuella and Michael Maduako, praised the initiative of the CBT tests, highlighting the elimination of bottlenecks typically associated with traditional recruitment exercises.
This recruitment drive is part of Governor Soludo's broader strategy to enhance the education sector, ensuring a technologically sound and digitally proficient teaching workforce to meet the evolving needs of Anambra State.
