Lagos Education Stakeholders Push for Discipline Framework Review

Stakeholders in the education sector convened at a roundtable organized by the Ajoke Ayisat Afolabi Foundation (AAAF) with support from SIFAX Group in Lagos State to discuss the implications of the ban on corporal punishment. The event, themed ‘Assessing the Impact of Banning Corporal Punishment on Discipline in Schools: Exploring Alternative Strategies for Managing Student Misconduct’, included policymakers, educators, and civil society organizations.

Participants called for a comprehensive review of school discipline frameworks, stronger parental involvement, and increased deployment of guidance counsellors. They emphasized the need for clearer disciplinary procedures and institutional support to protect students' rights while promoting accountability.

A statewide policy review by AAAF highlighted gaps in policy implementation and recommended continuous teacher training and stronger parental participation. The event also recognized outstanding teachers, including Mrs. Modupe Odumade, the highest-ranked teacher in Lagos State.