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UBEC MEETS LASUBEB ON FEDERAL TEACHERS SCHEME

by LASUBEB Publicity unit | February 28th 2022

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board met with the delegates of the Universal Basic Education Commission during the 2nd Quarterly Nationwide Monitoring of Y2020/2021 Federal Teachers Scheme.

Federal Teachers Scheme is an intervention of the Federal Government to support school services across states. The scheme affords interested teachers the opportunity to teach in Public Schools for two years.

At the meeting, the Executive Chairman LASUBEB, Hon. Wahab Alawiye-King appreciated UBEC on the various interventions provided for basic education in the state.

He noted that “education is a social good, the demand outweighs the supply, therefore, there must be interventions from time to time.

However, if these interventions are not properly monitored, it may lead to chaos in the system. We thank you for the interventions you have been providing.”

Alawiye-King stated that the Board has a special way of employing teachers who are not only academically sound but professionally qualified for teaching, adding that the federal teachers are equally giving priority during public primary school teachers recruitment in Lagos State.

The Executive Secretary UBEC, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi who led the team from Abuja, stated that the meeting is to address the challenges facing the scheme and also exchange ideas on the sustainability of programme.

He commended the Lagos State government on its innovative Programmes and interventions which has contributed immensely to the development of basic education in the state.

While exchanging ideas and experiences with the beneficiaries and headteachers of public primary schools, Bobboyi commended the 99 beneficiaries of the 6th set of the scheme, for their exemplary performance and effective contributions in the four corners of the learning environment, noting that Lagos state has always been a pacesetter amongst others.

He urged the teachers not to rest on their oars and promise to provide solutions to some of the challenges outlined in the session.

To enhance teaching quality and equip educators with globally competitive skills, the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has launched the Y2023/2024 UBEC Teachers’ Professional Development Programme. Funded by UBEC, the training has commenced across 36 designated centers in Lagos State. It is designed to strengthen teachers' pedagogical skills and improve classroom delivery. The capacity building includes school-based training modules such as Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE), Special Teacher Enhancement Programme (STEP), and Early Grade Reading, among others. Speaking at the launch, the Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, emphasized the importance of continuous professional development for teachers, stating that quality education begins with well-trained educators. He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to investing in capacity-building initiatives to enhance learning outcomes in public schools. Dr. Shittu further noted that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, remains dedicated to raising the standard of basic education through strategic partnerships and investments in teacher training. He expressed confidence that the professional development programme will empower educators with modern teaching techniques;thereby ensuring they can effectively engage pupils and improve academic performance across the state. Permanent Board Member LASUBEB , Dr. Saheed Ibikunle, highlighted that the initiative aims to provide teachers with the necessary support, skills and resources to effectively deliver quality education. Speaking on the impact of the programme, the State Coordinator of UBEC, Mr. Joshua Arema, noted that the Teachers’ Professional Development Programme will run in phases; ensuring that educators across Lagos State benefit from continuous training and support. He reiterated that the initiative aligns with UBEC’s mission to enhance the quality of basic education through teachers' upskilling and ultimately contributing to the overall transformation of the education sector. Comrade Hassan Akintoye, Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the gathering expressed his gratitude for the initiative, noting that the new teaching strategies and methodologies will significantly improve teachers classroom engagement and overall learning outcomes.

As part of efforts to ensure effective school management and continuous monitoring of teaching and learning activities in Lagos State Public Primary Schools, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu with the Board Secretary, Mr. Hakeem Lamidi led an inspection visit to Langbasa Nursery and Primary School in the Eti-Osa Local Government Education Authority (LGEA) today. During the visit, Dr. Shittu assessed the school’s infrastructure, interacted with staff and pupils, and evaluated the overall learning environment. He commended the Head Teacher, Mrs. Adelaju Bilikis, for maintaining a conducive and well-organized facility, highlighting LASUBEB’s commitment to upholding high standards in public primary education across the state. https://lasubeb.fra1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/News/Hakeem_SUBEB/LANGBASA_LASUBEB_1.jpg As part of his visit, the LASUBEB Chairman also inspected the proposed site for Langbasa Secondary School, an initiative spearheaded by the State Government and the community to address the need for improved access to quality secondary education within the area. Dr. Shittu stated LASUBEB’s commitment to enhancing the quality of basic education in Lagos State;emphasizing the Board’s continuous efforts to improve teaching standards, infrastructure, and learning outcomes across public schools.

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