Some tearchers in Edo State will nolonger wait to reach heaven to receive the reward of their good jobs. That is why, recently, in continuation of his unscheduled visits to educational institutions in Edo
State, Governor Adams Oshiomhole has ordered the immediate promotion of three
school teachers and also reward them with cash gift.
However, the governor has also directed that the principal of Annunciation Catholic
Junior Secondary School, Irrua, in Esan Central Local Government Area be demoted for
alleged incompetence. As the saying goes, whatever you sow, you shall reap, for every labourer is worthy of his wage.
The governor who conducted on-the-spot
assessment of attendance and punctuality of teachers in schools at Edo Central,
said: “It gives me some confidence to find all is not lost.”
In appreciation of those who were found spotless, he said: “You are an example of what is possible and I am proud of you. It
gives me some comfort that even in the midst of this madness, there are some
people who we can still be proud of, who take their responsibilities
seriously.
“It gives me some relief. It is worrisome to find that majority of teachers
are involved in late coming or absenteeism. That is not the best we can do for
our state.
“When we punish those who are guilty of late coming or absenteeism, we should
reward those who are doing their jobs well. We have to use the carrot and
stick.
“I am happy that we have a few of you who recognize that the work place is a
serious place and you have a contract and you have a duty to service that
contract.”
