SUBEB Critiques Teacher Negligence During School Inspections

The Sokoto State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) expressed concern over the poor attitude of some teachers in public schools during an inspection tour. Executive Chairman Alhaji Umar Nagwari Tambuwal, represented by Board Secretary Alhaji Mamuda Ahmad Wamakko, conducted the inspection to ensure teachers fulfill their responsibilities with diligence, integrity, and accountability.

The team visited Yakubu Muazu Basic Science Model School at approximately 8:30 am, where they met the headteacher and 35 out of 47 teachers assigned to the school. The headteacher reported an enrolment of 3,293 pupils and noted that two teachers had not reported for duty since their deployment.

He also highlighted the need for additional teachers, desks, and chairs. Wamakko condemned the unprofessional conduct of teachers neglecting their duties and urged them to demonstrate greater commitment, discipline, and fear of Allah in their responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of effective teaching for the future of the pupils.