Lagos, Nigeria – In a significant move aimed at enhancing both teaching quality and discipline within the state’s basic and secondary education system, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has mandated that Principals and Vice Principals take on weekly teaching responsibilities.

According to a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, Principals will now be required to teach for six periods per week, while Vice Principals will handle eight periods, with these duties to be clearly reflected in school timetables.

Alongside this directive, Commissioner Alli-Balogun appealed for a “change of mind-set towards leadership and maintaining discipline” across all school environments. He emphasized the importance of strong leadership in fostering a positive and productive learning atmosphere.

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In a parallel effort to ensure accountability and safeguard the welfare of students, the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has been tasked with a more robust execution of its statutory responsibilities.

The Commissioner’s statement explicitly directed the OEQA to provide unbiased reports on critical issues such as student truancy, sexual molestation, teacher absenteeism, negligence of duty, and all other forms of unacceptable conduct by teaching staff. This heightened scrutiny underscores the Ministry’s commitment to addressing misconduct swiftly and decisively.

The dualpronged approach signals a renewed focus on both the academic and disciplinary pillars of education in Lagos State. By requiring school administrators to actively participate in teaching, the Ministry aims to bridge any potential gap between leadership and the classroom experience, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by teachers and students alike.

Simultaneously, the strengthened role of the OEQA sends a clear message about the intolerance for any behavior that compromises the safety and quality of education for Lagos students.

The implementation of these directives and their impact on schools across the state will be closely monitored in the coming academic sessions.