Nigeria: Strengthening School Inspectorates

31 October 2012
editorial

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole recently paid unscheduled visits to some public schools in the state. According to reports, Oshiomhole was appalled by what he observed. There were rampant cases of absenteeism and dereliction of duty on the part of teachers. Following a performance audit later, disciplinary measures were taken against a number of school administrators and officials of the ministry of education. Oshiomhole's experience is a common feature in practically every state in the country.

School Inspectors have vanished from both classrooms and public view, and vital issues concerning school administration have disappeared from public discourse. Are teachers doing the work they are being paid to do? What do they teach? Are these teachers creative and committed to stimulating their pupils?

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