The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended the Taraba State Governor, Mr. Agbu Kefas for making the appropriate to schooling a actuality within the State, as he just lately declared free schooling in Primary and Secondary Schools.
The fee additionally salutes the slashing to 50% of the tutoring payment of Taraba State University and that of the College of Nursing and Midwifery all in Jalingo, the State capital.
The Executive Secretary of the fee, Mr. Tony Ojukwu made the commendation in Abuja in commemoration of World Teachers Day.
Ojukwu additionally recommended Borno state Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum for the fee of WAEC, NECO and NABTEB charges for college students within the State, saying “this will encourage more students to enroll for the exam thereby advancing the literacy level in the State.”
The National Human Rights Commission referred to as on authorities in any respect ranges to place enough measures in place to create extra conducive atmosphere for academics within the nation.
Ojukwu stated that lack of educated and certified academics in public main and secondary faculties throughout the nation is turning into worrisome, attributing the problem to academics leaving their occupation to others, in search for higher emoluments, thereby paving manner for quackery within the occupation.
“This day serves as a reminder of the importance of qualified teachers in achieving inclusive and equitable education that is sustainable.”
The Human Rights boss noticed that as “we celebrate this year’s World Teachers’ Day, we ponder on transforming education as well as reflect on the support teachers need to develop their potentials while advancing the teaching profession”.
He reiterated the necessity for attaining Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals, which acknowledged the significance of certified academics in attaining inclusive and equitable high quality schooling and lifelong studying alternatives for all.
The Human Rights Chief additional said that NHRC acknowledges that the conclusion of the appropriate to schooling relies on high quality academics with the capability to ship high quality schooling, this additionally requires dedication from authorities, schooling sector and different related stakeholders.
According to the NHRC Boss, this 12 months’s theme “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage” underscores the necessity for placing incentives in place to draw extra academics to the occupation.
World Teachers’ Day is held yearly on the fifth of October to have a good time academics across the globe for their contributions to molding of the society.
