The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, which is made up of private school proprietors in Abuja, has reemphasized the requirement that educators conduct themselves with professionalism.
The group emphasized the need of rewarding teachers for their commitment and perseverance.
Speaking during an association-hosted awards ceremony in Abuja, Habiba Jibrin, the chairman of NAPPS, Abuja Municipal Area Council, emphasized that rewarding teachers for their efforts encourages ongoing engagement and validation.
In a statement made available to our correspondent on Tuesday, the chairperson said, “This celebration commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.
“The need to award star teachers was arrived at, at the last executive meeting after assumption of office this year.As educators, recognition for hard work and dedication is very important as it encourages continuous engagement and validation.”
Jibril continued by pointing out that 111 teachers in total had received awards from the area council’s private schools.
She added, “A total of 111 teachers were selected and there were certain criteria that were put in place for the selection.
“I also charge those who are yet to be registered by teacher’s registration Council to get registered so as to give your profession the professionalism that it deserves according to Government policy.
“Teachers should also be professional in their dealings with parents for the attitude of teachers will either make or mar the school they work for”.
