The Taraba State Government has stepped up monitoring of secondary schools across the state, warning teachers and school administrators against absenteeism, lateness, poor lesson preparation and insubordination.
The monitoring exercise was conducted on Tuesday by teams from the Ministry of Secondary, Technical and Vocational Education, led by the Commissioner, Dr. Augustina Godwin, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Idris A. Goje, and the Ministry’s Secretary, Mrs. Rabi Sunday.
According to the Commissioner, the exercise was designed to assess teachers’ attendance, lesson preparation and delivery, students’ academic activities, school administration and compliance with government directives following the resumption of schools.
Reacting to observations from the exercise, Godwin expressed concern over practices that could undermine effective teaching and learning across the state.
She reminded teachers that they have a critical responsibility in shaping the future of Taraba children and urged them to demonstrate professionalism, discipline, commitment and accountability.
The Commissioner said teachers were expected to be present at their duty posts, prepare adequately for lessons and respect the authority of school management.
The Permanent Secretary, Idris Goje, warned that the Ministry would not allow indiscipline, absenteeism or insubordination to become established practices within the state’s education system.
He noted that the state government had continued to invest resources in education and stressed that such efforts should not be undermined by personnel who fail to perform their official responsibilities.
Also speaking, the Ministry’s Secretary, Rabi Sunday, charged school principals with providing effective leadership and ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations.
She urged teachers to respect constituted authority and play their part in improving the administration and academic standards of their respective schools.
Sunday disclosed that observations recorded during the monitoring exercise would be documented for follow-up and appropriate administrative action where necessary.
Godwin further disclosed that the monitoring of schools would continue as a regular exercise, with ministry officials visiting schools across Taraba to assess compliance, identify challenges and strengthen the delivery of quality education.
She called on teachers, principals and other stakeholders to support the education reforms of Governor Agbu Kefas by showing greater commitment to their responsibilities.
According to the Commissioner, the administration is working towards an education system where teachers are accountable, school administrators responsible and students adequately supported in a disciplined and conducive learning environment.
She urged education personnel to see their roles not merely as government employment, but as a responsibility to the children and future of Taraba State.
The three monitoring teams were accompanied by directors, deputy directors and quality assurance officers from the Ministry.
