Of the 1,800 applicants from the Quara Teaching Services Commission (TESCOM), at least eight jobs tested positive for illegal drugs and automatically lost slots in competitive drills.
TESCOM Chairman Bello Taoheed Abubakar revealed this in a statement on Monday, April 14, 2025, saying that eight shortlisted candidates tested benzodiazepines such as benzodiazepines, tramadol, cerebellum, cannabis, cannabis and dodecylamine, none of which are suitable for human health.
The drug test was fully supported by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.
“The main implication of this development is that the affected persons will be replaced by candidates next to the performance of their respective local government areas,” the statement said.
“The idea is to convey an unmistakable message about the state’s zero tolerance for drug abuse. In any case, it is our responsibility not to let children suffer from drug abuse.
“Similarly, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq portrayed his name in gold to insist that recruitment in the teaching industry should work strictly and that there is no practice that could endanger quality learning in our schools. He also proved that he is a person who sells to every kwaran opportunity.”
