The 2nd Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs. Bolatumi Animashaun , who also holds a B.A in English and Education, in her comments regarding the assault on a 3 yr old boy attending school at Christ Mitots School at Ikorodu, Lagos State expressed her total displeasure at the behavior of the teacher who assaulted the pupil.
She not only condemned the act but stated that this should be seen as an opportunity for government and other stakeholders to pay attention to what is going on in Nigeria’s Education sector.
She noted that every leader today is shaped by their experiences both in schools and in their communities, teachers should be mindful that they are educating and training the next Chief Justice, the next President of the Country, Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers, etc; hence they must be moderate in how they discipline the children under their care.
The 2nd Vice President of the NBA who has a lot of experience in the education sector agrees that all teachers (public and private schools) must undergo some certified training and psychological evaluation on a regular basis to ensure that their mental health are taken care of. She notes that a trained teacher who has undergone courses on Sociology, Psychology of Education and child development will handle the class better.
She continues by saying; “Experience is good but not adequate in the teaching profession that’s why the teachers need more training”.
The 2nd Vice President praises all those who have intervened in this issue when she states that; “I have been following the news as well as reports from NBA Ikorodu Branch and FIDA Ikorodu. I am proud of our NBA members in these two Associations as well as the police and government agencies who have promptly stepped in to ensure that the victim is protected”.
She goes on to say that; ” While we may be angered by this incidence and justifiably so; we must also consider the exposure of the teacher who may want to believe like some of them who are not professionals do that a child must learn at all cost and if necessary by force. It is these teachers we depend on to train our Scientist, Lawyers, Bankers etc.
I believe however, that the court will do justice in the handling of this matter.
