Teachers in public primary schools in Ogun State have been enjoined to improve their skills, in order to sustain academic performance of pupils.
The Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, disclosed this while monitoring teachers’ activities in some schools across the state, upon resumption for the second term academic session.
Dr. Majekodunmi, who expressed satisfaction at the turnout of pupils in some schools, advised teachers to prepare comprehensive lesson notes, to aid teaching and learning, underscored the need for teachers to make use of instructional materials in teaching the pupils, stressing that the process would help them improve on their skills and ability to assimilate.
He enjoined teachers to be punctual in school, keep statutory records and discharge their duties as expected, while charging the pupils to be attentive in class, noting that the Board would continue to monitor their activities, in order to achieve the best for the sector.
Speaking, SUBEB Board Secretary, Dr.Mukaila Lawal, said the monitoring would help teachers in no small measure to promote qualitative education and encourage them to make use of essential tools in schools.
Responding, the Head Teacher, St. Paul Nursery and Primary School, Owode Yewa, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olaore, promised that teachers would teach in accordance with stipulated guidelines and remain committed to achieving academic excellence, appreciating government for prompt payment of teachers’ salaries among other welfare packages.
