Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun and Chair of NUT have called for collaborative teaching among teachers, parents, policymakers, communities.
This was the thrust of an event by the state wing of NUT, to mark Teachers’ Day, at Teachers’ Pavilion in Ikeja.
Sanwo-Olu, represented by Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, lauded teachers commitment, while praising their roles in training and shaping the mind and character of young ones for the future.
Speaking on the theme this year: “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession”, the governor said this is a reminder that teaching is not something teachers do alone.
He stressed that teachers are the ones, who awaken curiosity in young minds, nurture potential, and inspire children to dream beyond their limits.
“So, every day, through your patience and commitment, you shape destinies and build the foundation of our society. Today is your day to pause, reflect, and celebrate the value you bring to lives of children and to the future of our state and nation,” he noted.
Alli-Balogun urged teachers not to rely solely on government, but should take initiative to acquire skills to enhance their teaching practice.
He also told them not to lag behind on technical skills.
“You cannot fall behind on ICT if you want to teach digitally savvy pupils. Today’s pupils are Internet experts, masters of computers and ICT gadgets. As their teachers, stay ahead, and get the skills to aid the tech-savvy generation.
“Seek out knowledge on trends, processes, and procedures, and apply them to enhance the school system.
‘‘Moving forward, just as the theme affirms, I advocate collaborative approach in the school system, fostering symbiotic relationships among headteahers, staff, and teachers s,” he advised.
Akintoye said to succeed, teaching must become a collaborative profession, where teachers work not in isolation, but in synergy with one another, with parents, with government, with technology innovators, and with society.
“Collaboration means mentorship, sharing best practice with colleagues, policymakers and parents as partners in child development”, she said.
