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- Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, highlights teacher indiscipline and truancy as major challenges in the education sector.
- Teachers are expected to set and maintain high standards, demonstrating discipline in conduct and professional activities.
- Efforts are ongoing to address these issues in both public and private schools across Lagos State.
The Lagos State government is taking steps to address the pressing issues of teacher indiscipline and truancy in schools. According to Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, these challenges are often overlooked but have a significant impact on learning outcomes.
Mr. Alli-Balogun emphasized the importance of teachers setting and maintaining high standards, demonstrating discipline in both conduct and professional activities. This, he believes, is crucial for teachers to effectively serve as role models for their students.
The commissioner acknowledged that issues such as lateness and truancy affect both public and private schools, including federal schools in Lagos. To address these challenges, the state government is reviewing guidelines to improve school supervision and monitoring.
Efforts are underway to change the situation, not only in public schools but also within private schools across the state. The commissioner stressed that the state government is working hard to improve education standards in both public and private schools throughout Lagos.
