In an effort to boost the local workforce, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the recruitment of primary school teachers, clerical officers, and watchmen in the state's 22 local government areas.

The number of recruits will vary between councils, and the process is intended to fill gaps in local government staffing and provide more services to residents.

Ebonka said: “At today’s JAAC meeting, His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori gave approval for 22 out of the 25 Local Government Councils to immediately employ the services of primary school teachers in their respective Local Government Councils.

“This employment will not have a uniform number because each Local Government Council will be considering those that have retired from their Councils. So the number to employ will vary from Council to Council.

“We are also employing watchmen, clerical officers and all other support staff for the Local Government Education Authority. This will go a long way in solving the problem of lack of teachers in our primary schools.”