The announcement was made on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in an official statement by the Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Associate Professor Hyginus Okibe Banko. According to the statement, the recruitment exercise forms part of the Mbah administration's broader push to equip Enugu's basic education system with the human capital needed to deliver quality, technology-enhanced learning.

What Positions Are Available

The recruitment spans a wide range of academic, technical, and administrative roles, with the bulk of the vacancies reserved for classroom teachers. A breakdown of the advertised positions includes:

4,698 core subject teachers, covering Mathematics, English Language, Basic Science, Basic Technology, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), French, Igbo Language, and History

520 Digital Librarians

380 Experiential Learning Innovators

267 Guidance and Counsellors

267 ICT Staff

267 Laboratory Attendants

136 Account Officers

45 Technicians

Together, these roles bring the total number of advertised vacancies to 6,580.

Who Can Apply

ENSUBEB has laid out clear academic and professional requirements for prospective applicants, depending on the position:

A Bachelor's Degree in Education (B.Ed., B.Sc.Ed., or B.A.Ed.); or

A Bachelor's Degree or HND in a relevant discipline, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE); or

A Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in the relevant subject area

For all degree and HND applicants, registration (or proof of ongoing registration) with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) is compulsory. Candidates must also hold a valid NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate and demonstrate a working proficiency in ICT tools, reflecting the technology-driven nature of the Smart Green Schools.

Beyond degree-level positions, the board has also opened vacancies for OND and SSCE/WASSCE holders for various administrative and support roles, widening the pool of eligible applicants beyond graduate teachers alone.

How to Apply

Applicants can submit their applications in one of two ways:

Hard copy: submitted directly to the Office of the Executive Chairman, Enugu State Universal Basic Education Board (ENSUBEB), Enugu State.

Electronic submission: all required documents compiled into a single PDF file and sent to ENSUBEB's official email address.

Given that different reports have circulated slightly different versions of the official email address, applicants are strongly advised to confirm the correct contact directly through ENSUBEB's verified channels or official government platforms before submitting electronically, to avoid sending documents to the wrong address.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted on or before Friday, August 14, 2026. Given the scale of the exercise and the likelihood of a high volume of applicants, candidates are encouraged to prepare and submit their documents well ahead of the deadline rather than waiting until the final days.

Quick Checklist for Applicants

Confirm you meet the qualification requirement for your chosen role (Degree/HND + PGDE, or NCE, or relevant OND/SSCE for support roles)

Gather your TRCN registration certificate or proof of ongoing registration

Have your NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate ready (for degree/HND applicants)

Prepare evidence of basic ICT proficiency

Compile all documents into a single, clearly labelled PDF for electronic submission, or prepare a complete hard copy set for physical submission

Double-check the official submission address before sending

Submit early, ideally at least a week before the August 14, 2026 deadline

Why This Matters

For Enugu State, this recruitment drive represents a significant investment in the future of public basic education, particularly as the state pushes forward with its Smart Green Schools vision of blending infrastructure, technology, and experiential learning. For qualified teachers and education professionals across the state, it also represents one of the most substantial job opportunities in the sector in recent memory.

At Shadeland Tutors, we encourage qualified teachers, NCE holders, and education graduates in our network to take note of this opportunity and apply within the stipulated timeline.