The Lagos Govt engages 1,200 teachers, charges them on professionalism

 Lagos - The Lagos State Universal Basic Education
Board has urged the 1,200 newly employed primary
school teachers in the state to see their
employment as a call to duty and service to
humanity.
This is contained in a statement by the Public
Affairs Officer of the board, Mr Seyi Akitoye, on
Sunday in Lagos.
The board, on April 15, issued appointment letters
to the newly employed primary school teachers.
This was in response to the directive of the state
Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode to employ 1200
primary school teachers to boost the manpower in
the public primary schools.
The statement quoted the Chairman of the board,
Dr Ganiyu Sopeyin as urging the teachers to help
the state to achieve its set goals in the area of
primary education.
Sopeyin, according to the statement, said the new
teachers were appointed following an open
competitive process by the state government, which
was adjudged to be of international standard.
He also reaffirmed that the present administration
had invested in education in order to make public
primary schools more attractive and competitive.
"The teaching profession is a noble profession
which demands high professionalism.
“The new teachers should remember they were
given opportunities which many are still seeking.
“This is a golden opportunity for you to contribute
your own quota to the development of the state.
"You are going to be teaching our wards who are
future leaders; we are entrusting you with our
future, therefore, we want the best from you," the
statement quoted Sopeyin as saying.
He warned that public service was guided by rules
and regulations, noting that diligence and hard
work would be rewarded, while any erring teacher
would be sanctioned.