Lagos: “Ten teachers will die in July” – Perm Sec
An average of 10 teachers in post-primary teaching service in Lagos state will have died by the time July runs out.
The Permanent Secretary of the state’s Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office, Mrs Sewan Ayodele-Amosu said this at a Sensitisation Seminar and Capacity Building on Healthy Living for Post-Primary Teaching Staff of the state.
And that figure excludes cases of sudden collapse which lead to either temporary or permanent confinement in bed.
Describing the death rate as disturbing, Ayodele said prevailing economic situation in the country and a dearth of knowledge on healthy living were the major causes of the trend.
“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.
“This seminar is designed to effect real behavioral changes among staff of the post-primary teaching service and promote capacity for maintenance and sustainability of good and vibrant health.”
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, said the state government would continue to pay adequate attention to the needs of teachers as it recognised their role to humanity..
