Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr Tammy Danagogo, has stated that availability of good quality teachers is vital to the much-needed educational reforms in the country.
Speaking during a visit by the executive members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Rivers State chapter, in his office at the weekend, Dr Danagogo observed that high quality teaching staff was a requisite cornerstone of a successful society.
He stressed the importance of educators and policy makers focusing on curriculum reforms and supervision, saying these are vital keys to securing the destinies of future generations of Nigerians.
‘’There is no child that is not capable of deviating, except the parents and teachers are firm and deliberately supervise them to lead them in the right path. I respect teachers a lot. Many of us would not have been who we are today if not for the commitment of teachers that were firm with us as children,’’ he said.
Acknowledging that the teaching profession is a call to humanitarian service, he said that the theme of the 2021 World Teachers Day, tagged ‘Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery’, was apt because it focused on teachers who delivered on their principles of dignity, truthfulness, fairness and responsibility to the pupil and society at large.
He stated: “To positively uplift the future of our children, the government and the teachers must ensure that our educational system’s contents are solid and active.
“Besides the curricular activities, extra-curricular activities that will engage students at all levels must be revived to regain the minds of the young generation.
“Your work is very important to the government, God and the destinies of the future generation. I assure you that as a promise keeper, the Governor Nyesom Wike will look into your demands.’’
He commended teachers who were dedicated and committed to the selfless services of mentoring and shaping the next generation of Nigerians.
On the issues of free education, the SSG re-affirmed that the state would continue to guarantee the same opportunity for all school age children the chance for basic education, irrespective of the economic status of parents.
The governor’s position on free primary education is a well-intentioned stand. We don’t want parents to deny any child of education because of money. Many of us, if money was required for our education, we would not have been able to go to school. No child should be denied education in Rivers State because a parent is unable to pay fees.
‘’What is the work we are all doing if the children coming behind us are educationally disabled. God forbid. That will not happen. And we all have a role to play,” he stressed.
On his part, the chairman of NUT in the state, Sir Nkpogone Dumnaatah, commended Governor Wike for his dedication and commitment in reviving the educational sector of the state.
He noted that the union was committed to supporting and working in synergy with the Wike –led administration in the state.
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