In a bold move to strengthen personnel management, the Delta State Ministry of Secondary Education has directed all teaching and non-teaching staff in public secondary schools to submit key personal records within 48 hours.
The directive, issued in a circular dated March 24, 2023, was communicated through the Chief Inspectors of Education (CIEs) across the state’s field offices.
The Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, mandated the exercise as part of a larger initiative to digitalize staff data and improve administrative efficiency in public post-primary institutions.
Under the directive, staff must submit copies of their letter of first appointment, providing the foundation for verifying employment records.
Besides,employees are required to present their last three promotion letters, as well as their last three posting letters, to allow accurate documentation of their career progression.
The ministry emphasized that the data collection is crucial for enhancing planning, streamlining operations, and ensuring that personnel records are fully up to date.
All submissions are to be made to the Chief Inspectors of Education within each jurisdiction, who will oversee proper collation and verification.
The circular warned that failure to comply within the 48-hour window will result in disciplinary action under the Public Service Rules, signaling the ministry’s commitment to strict enforcement.
Chief Inspectors have also been instructed to compile a detailed list of all teaching and non-teaching staff, including names, qualifications, and subjects taught, to accompany the submitted documents.
The ministry has called on all principals and school staff to treat the circular with urgency, ensuring that the directive is fully communicated and strictly observed across all public secondary schools in Delta State.
