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The Diocesan Bishop of Ijesa North Anglican Diocese, Isaac Oluyamo, has urged the Federal and State Governments to provide a more robust welfare package for teachers.
Oluyamo made this call at a special programme organised by the diocese for teachers in Ijebu-Jesa, Osun State.
He suggested that the welfare package could include car and housing loans for teachers.
He also advocated for special allowances to be given to teachers in appreciation of the vital role they play in shaping the minds of future leaders.
A statement signed by the cleric obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday partly read, “Government at all levels should create schemes to ensure better working and living conditions for teachers.
“These schemes should include the provision of loans to purchase cars and build houses. Special allowances should also be given to them, and their promotions should come as and when due.
“Teachers play a major role in shaping the lives of the younger generation, molding them into ideal minds that will provide the right leadership.
“Teachers must have stable minds to perform their duties effectively. Whatever will enable them to discharge their duties, the government must provide, as the wellbeing of the people remains a primary responsibility of government at all levels.”
Commenting on societal expectations from teachers, Oluyamo urged them to be dutiful and committed to their duties, noting that anyone in the teaching profession must do the job with the fear of God.
He also challenged them to continue serving humanity through their profession by providing the best training for Nigeria’s future leaders.
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