The Oyo State Post Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has clarified the new salary deductions applicable to teaching staff, directing all zones to incorporate the deductions into salary preparation beginning from October 2026.
In an official announcement dated August 31, 2026, and issued from the office of the TESCOM Chairman, the Commission said the clarification became necessary following misinformation circulating on social media regarding salary preparation.
According to the Commission, three deductions recently mandated by the Oyo State Government have already been effected directly through the Ministry of Finance.
The deductions include an 8 per cent contributory pension based on basic salary, rent and transport, applicable only to staff newly recruited in the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise.
Also listed is a 2.5 per cent National Housing Fund (NHF) deduction from basic salary, applicable to staff who have spent at least two years in service, while a 1.5 per cent Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) deduction from basic salary applies to all staff.
TESCOM directed all zones to commence the inclusion of the stipulated deductions in their salary preparation from the October 2026 payroll cycle, in line with directives from the Ministry of Finance.
The Commission, however, assured staff that management is undertaking a comprehensive review of other existing deductions to guard against excessive deductions and protect the financial interests of teachers.
“No staff will be exploited,” the Commission assured.
TESCOM consequently urged its personnel to disregard unofficial information circulated on social media, stressing that accurate updates on salary and related matters should be obtained only through official TESCOM communication channels.
The Commission called for the widest publicity of the announcement to ensure that all staff are properly informed.
