The Delta State Government (DTSG) has described the level of compliance of teachers and students to resume the third term school calendar in the state as impressive.
The Commissioner for Secondary Education in the state, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, stated this while monitoring the resumption of schools for the third term academic activities across the state.
Ezewu reiterated the resolve of the state government to articulate measures toward sustaining the effective implementation of the academic calendar without hindering teaching and learning in schools.
“The state government has continued to prioritise the education sector in the state and teachers should show more commitment in the discharge of their duties
“The essence of the monitoring visit was to ascertain the level of commitment of teachers and students,” she said.
She said that teachers were critical stakeholders in the education system urging students to imbibe reading culture in order to perform well in all examinations.
The Commissioner for Primary Education Mr Sunday Onoriode, who monitored school resumption in various public primary schools in the state said that the state government has given the education sector the needed boost.
Onoriode urged teachers to redouble their commitment so as to reciprocate the kind gesture of the state government in transforming the sector.
He expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm and determination of teachers and pupils to commence teaching and learning.
“ Students should imbibe reading culture to excel in examinations, and teachers should discharge their duties religiously for the benefits of the students.’.
Mr Augustine Oghor, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, expressed satisfaction with the population of students and teachers in the schools.
Oghoro said that it was heartwarming that most schools had commenced classes.
“Most of the SS3 students are writing JAMB examination which coincided with the resumption date; hence, they were not in school,” he said.
He urged teachers to continue to show love to the children by ensuring they impacted meaningfully on them to excel in life.
“Teachers should consider the 40 years of service and 65 years retirement age, approved for them by the state government, as an encouragement to put in their best.
Mr Benjamin Aseyeni, Principal, Niger Mixed Secondary School in Asaba, pledged the commitment of teachers in the school in the discharge of their duties.
He said that he would always contribute modestly toward the growth and development of the education sector.
