Ekiti Government Promotes 6,129 Staff in Public Secondary Schools
The Ekiti State government has officially promoted 6,129 teaching and non-teaching staff in public secondary schools across the state. This promotion is part of the recently concluded 2022/2023 promotion exercise, as announced by the State Teaching Service Commission.
Details of the Promotion
According to the Commission’s Chairman, Mrs. Rhoda Ojo, the promoted staff includes 5,669 teachers and 460 non-teaching staff. Ojo revealed that promotion letters have already been dispatched to the beneficiaries.
Resolution of Disputes and Government Expectations
Mrs. Ojo expressed her satisfaction that the disputes among some teachers’ groups, which had initially delayed the promotion, have now been resolved. She urged the newly promoted staff to reciprocate the government’s gesture by remaining dedicated and diligent in their roles.Additionally, Ojo emphasized the government’s stance on discipline, stating that indiscipline, violence, or hooliganism will not be tolerated in schools. She also advised principals to maintain full control of their schools.
Recognition and Sanctions for Teachers
The government has pledged to continue rewarding outstanding principals and teachers. However, Ojo made it clear that sanctions will be imposed on those showing poor performance or indifference in their duties.
Government’s Commitment to Teachers
Fatai Oluyede, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Teachers’ Affairs, assured the teachers that the government is addressing the arrears for the 2017 leave bonuses. He also called on teachers to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s ongoing efforts to transform the state’s education sector.
Union Leaders’ Commitment to Academic Excellence
The State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Comrade Bamidele Daodu; the Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Comrade Sola Adigun; and the Chairman of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Akinbode Oke, all expressed their commitment to ensuring academic excellence in public secondary schools across the state. They also called for training programs to help educators improve their teaching skills.