By Magnus Emuji
ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Government (DTSG) has taken a firm stance on the absenteeism of primary school teachers during the first day of the school resumption. The State Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, issued a directive requiring these teachers to appear before the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to justify their absence.
Dr. Ashibogwu made this announcement while personally monitoring the level of compliance with the school resumption across the state. Expressing his satisfaction with the commendable compliance demonstrated by a significant number of teachers and students, he also voiced his concern about the nonchalant attitude exhibited by some primary school teachers who failed to return to their posts.
Accompanied by the Director of Schools in the Ministry, Mrs. Ighavbota Winifred, Dr. Ashibogwu sternly frowned upon the absence of these teachers and mandated them to report to Asaba, the state capital, to explain their absence when he visited their respective schools.
In a passionate plea, Dr. Ashibogwu urged all teachers to fulfill their responsibilities with unwavering commitment, emphasizing their crucial role as stakeholders in the development of society. He underscored that the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education would not tolerate any actions that could have a detrimental impact on the education sector.
The Commissioner also directed his advice to the pupils, encouraging them to take their studies seriously and highlighting the importance of collective efforts in guiding children onto the right path.
In a show of solidarity, head teachers in various schools expressed their unreserved loyalty to the administration led by Governor Oborevwori and reaffirmed their support for the Primary Education Commissioner, commending his dedicated commitment to advancing the MORE agenda of the state government within the primary education system.
Dr. Ashibogwu’s extensive visitation included schools such as Eke Model Primary School in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Iyiatu Primary School in Kwale, Owessea Primary School in Kwale, Uzi Primary School in Oleh, Asagba Primary School in Oleh, Ozuha Primary School in Oleh, and Odoro Primary School in Oleh, all situated in Isoko South Local Government Area. Additionally, he visited Azugha Primary School in Ota-Owhe, located in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.
Other public primary schools inspected by Dr. Ashibogwu were Oharisi Primary School in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area, and Okighe Primary School in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area.
The Delta State Government’s proactive measures aim to ensure that the education system operates smoothly, with dedicated teachers providing quality education to the students of Delta State.
