….harps on Proper Record Keeping
By Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
The Executive Chairman of Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Prof. Femi Akinwumi has warned teachers in the basic education sector against unprofessional conduct in the discharge of their duties and the importance of proper record keeping system.
Prof. Akinwumi gave this warning following a routine exercise that led to the discovery of the unprofessional conduct of some teachers at Surajudeen Nur/Pry School, Ayoko, Ado Ekiti , where it was uncovered that they had not been keeping proper record of daily activities in the school.
The SUBEB Boss said that the findings revealed that some teachers were found wanting of not keeping proper records such as, Diary, Register, Temporary Register and Lesson Notes which are all important documents to help monitor the progress of pupils and teachers respectively.
The Chairman noted that keeping proper records would help the State track the enrollment and retention statistics which would aid the State government in eradicating the out-of-school phenomenon or greatly reduce it
Akinwumi registered his displeasure at the unpleasant incident and disclosed that steps had been taken to have all teachers from the school report at the SUBEB head quarters for further inquiry.
“Not keeping proper records of daily activities in the school is a disservice to the pupils, their parents and the State Government” , he said.
While stressing and reminding the teachers that the Governor Oyebanji led administration has zero tolerance for absenteeism, laziness and all other forms of indiscipline and unprofessional conducts, he also noted that the State Government would always reward the diligent and dedicated teachers.
He also used the opportunity to charge teachers in the basic education sector to be good role models to the pupils and ensure good performances.
Prof. Akinwumi stated that it was important that teachers reciprocate the huge investment of government to ensure they are well catered for by doing everything possible to boost the plans of the Oyebanji led administration for the development of basic education in the State.