See The Numbers of Teachers Who Died In Lagos Monthly

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The Lagos State Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office (TEPO) on Tuesday disclosed that an average of ten teachers die each month in the post-primary teaching service of the state.

The Permanent Secretary of TEPO, Mrs. Sewanu Ayodele-Amosu, who made this known at a Sensitisation Seminar and Capacity Building on Healthy Living for Post-Primary Teaching Staff, said that the disturbing rate of deaths among teachers in the state called for concern.

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According to her, some of the teachers are temporarily or permanently confined to their beds. Her words: “This is another contributory factor for this worrisome adverse health condition of the teachers. This health seminar will be held quarterly to educate teachers on the importance of healthy living and to provide support for those that have health challenges.

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“This seminar is designed to effect real behavioral changes among the staff of the post-primary teaching service and promote capacity for maintenance and sustainability of good and vibrant health,” she added.

The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Idiat Adebule, however, noted that the state government would continue to pay adequate attention to the needs of teachers as it recognised their role to humanity.