The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman has announced the extension period of service for teachers from 60 to 65 years with the aim of getting principal officers to go back to the classroom after finishing their administrative responsibilities.
Mamman stated this at a briefing to highlight activities lineup to mark the 2023 World Teachers Day,
He warned those involved to ensure they comply or there would be consequences.
The minister said it is important for them to do that to sustain the quality of training and be a model to their colleagues and students.
“All those who are in that category and where the situation warrants should happily go back to classroom if they don’t, the ministry will wield the big stick because it is not right.
“This is where you started and earned your livelihood, I thought it is fun to go back to class room at that age and life and anticipate mentoring of the younger ones, so it is not a forum for someone to refuse going to the classroom,” he said.
The minister said the theme of the year, “The teachers we need for the Education we want: The global imperative to reverse teacher shortage,” brings to the fore one of the main challenges confronting the education system.
“Every society needs quality education for sustainable development, and every education system needs the right quantity and quality of teachers to achieve set goals. It is Important therefore that the acute shortage of teachers experienced in many schools especially at the basic education subsector is given due attention by all tiers of government,” he added.
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