An educationist, Elfreda Diete-Spiff Omole, has called for the redesigning of Nigeria’s education system, where teachers will be the main drivers.
Omole, who is the Executive Director of Bere-Mont Group, made the call in a keynote address she presented at an event organised by the Federal Government Girls College Old Girls’ Association (FGGCOGA), to mark the 2023 World Teachers’ Day in Port Harcourt.
The occasion featured the presentation of awards to past and present teachers of the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, Port Harcourt, as well as the commissioning of a toilet facility for staff of the school, which was donated by the association.
Speaking on the topic: “Teachers Leading In Crisis: Re-imaging The Future”, the educationist, decried the shortage of teachers in the country’s education system.
She said: “Our education system must be streamlined to create a balance where teachers are the main drivers. That is the education system we need.
“But these days, there is shortage of teachers. With the shortage of teachers, the quality of our education system comes to question.”
In her welcome address, National President of FGGC Old Girls’ Association, Itoro Clement-Isong, said there was the need to change the narratives of teachers in the country.
Clement-Isong said: “Our vision which is rooted in deep appreciation for the transformative power of education, is to honour and celebrate these dedicated individuals, who devote their lives to moulding young minds.
“We recognise that many of our alumni have not had the opportunity to express their appreciation to the teachers who made a positive impact on their lives.
“Therefore, this event serves as a platform for us to come together and honour them, while also inspiring our current educators to cultivate positive attitudes and foster strong relationship with their students.”
On her part the Principal of FGGC, Aboluma, Mrs Dorathy Ukachukwu, charged teachers to know that they are nation builders and as such should maintained higher standard and moral ethics in the discharge of their duties bearing in mind that their reward is now on earth no longer in heaven.