The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has charged post-Primary School teachers in the State to collectively rise up to the present situation by reviewing old processes and procedures, including academic curricular for new ideas and innovations.
Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) Eko Educators online, Mr. Muri-Okunola described teachers as Nation builders who are equipped and uniquely positioned and lawfully charged with the responsibility of shaping the minds and future of many, which are done through all the critical stages of human development, hence, possessing the greatest power of influence.
He commended the laudable initiative to represent a truly positive change in our approach to dealing with the emerging issues, particularly, in the face of the ravaging Covid 19 pandemic.
He urged participants not to see this opportunity as a privilege, but one that must not be taken for granted, adding that teachers must continue to improve themselves to meet up with the challenges of the new normal and ensure diligence and continual publicity of all safety rules to prevent the spread of the Covid 19 pandemic.
The Chairman, Teaching Service Commission, Mrs. Olabisi Ariyo, affirmed that the issue of capacity building of teachers is top on the agenda of the Commission, as teachers are believed to possess great power of influence in shaping the minds of these young generation as they are critical catalysts in bringing this reality to fruition.
In her closing remarks, the Permanent Secretary, TESCOM, Mrs. Toyin Awoseyi, admonished all Post – Primary School teachers in Lagos State that beyond the Virtual trainings, they should avail themselves with other numerous Online training opportunities for self- development and be abreast of emerging trends in their chosen profession.
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