The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday cancelled the proposed competency test for teachers in the state.
The governor has also recalled the 936 teachers, whose name were deleted from the payroll over certificate discrepancies and age falsification and announced the immediate extension of the relativity allowance to teachers in the state public schools, according to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Peter Okhiria.
Oshiomhole, who disclosed this during a meeting with the teachers’ unions and the Nigeria Labour Congress, explained that it was obvious to his administration that the future of the state rested on the level of quality investment in the state’s educational sector.
He said, “On assumption of office, it was very clear to me and my colleagues that our future is defined by the level of investment in education and the quality of the basic education we provide for our children.
“That is why we have devoted resources to the rebuilding of our primary schools, junior and senior secondary schools.
“For me, it was clear coming from my own background, I had obligation to restore dignity to the educational sector in the state. Basic Education is like the foundation of a house. If the foundation is weak, the building will collapse; but if the foundation be strong, it will withstand the test of time. It is easier to re-roof than to re build a complete house.”
The governor noted that the need to ensure the future of the state by not compromising the future of the Edo child necessitated the action to redefine the educational system in the state.
He said that the state government’s commitment to carry out the competency test was informed by these broad facts, having discovered that some of the teachers were not qualified or up to date with recent teaching methods.
He noted that such reasons prompted the government’s insistence on the fact that the competency test must be seen in that light.
“However, having listened to all suggestions and consultations with various groups, the government has agreed to set aside the Competency or Assessment test in order to reassure Edo workers that the government has no intention to sack anyone,” the governor said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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yeye. even himself is not competent.
ReplyDeletewaitin U want Osho to do wey U go satisfy. May God help U! @1st coment.
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ReplyDeletetell me which governor in Nigeria has ever told the world his teachers are not competent even when they know. Go to northern states and see how their government protect their people to earn livelihoods. educationally osho state-edo- is better than many in Africa and Nigeria. So why the noise from ur osho before?
Is it only teachers? Wht of other workers? Are they compitent enough?
ReplyDeleteWhat difference does it make now between the Northern teachers and the ones in Edo State. Knowing fully well some are not competent yet he is allowing them to stay. Recalling those that have been sacked before. Oshiomole is confused. He just want to satisfy all cos he knows he will be leaving soon. Nonsense
ReplyDeleteWe are our own problem. it is only you that know teachers are not competent and I can tell from your insensitive comment. You want incompetent people to teach your kids and you still expect the country to change for the better? Decayed moral value all in the name of sentiments.smh
ReplyDeleteAm replying you. Well I don't if you are talking to me. If yes then you must be senseless. In the sense that the governor said he want to test the teachers knowing fully well some are not competent. He sacked some due to fake result and others are not competent to be teachers. All of a sudden he making a u turn leaving them to continue because he doesn't care. Not just that but recalling the ones sacked before. Between you and the state governor who is more sentiment here?
DeleteEducation is said to be an instrument for national development which is not to be trade with. Why are teachers affraid of CAT proposed. if there is no deficiency in their delivery? I wish govt to see to better way to rebuild education through accountability, capacity building, discipline and supervision. I wish to believe that Edo govt is learning from his Ekiti counterpart. It is well with nigeria.
ReplyDeleteYou blessed brother. Putting the kids education in jeopardy all in the name of power.
DeleteLet him continue with the test APC go hear wen for naija
ReplyDeleteYou mean you are in support of him making a u turn?
DeleteHmmmmm,indeed after seen what has happened in Ekiti,competency test for teachers cost APC Ekiti election,its crystal clear dat APC has little or nothing to offer d masses,is it competency test dat ll make d teachers to be updated?mumu pipu,if Osho is competent enough he should no dat its seminar and workshop dat can help upgrding dem.
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