Read:10 TEACHERS DIE EVERY MONTH IN LAGOS-WE NEED SOLUTION ABOUT THE SITUATION
The Lagos State Teachers’ Establishment and Pension Office on Tuesday said that an average of 10 teachers die each month in the post-primary teaching service of the state.
The Permanent Secretary of TEPO, Mrs Sewanu Ayodele-Amosu, made the disclosure at a Sensitisation Seminar and Capacity Building on Healthy Living for Post-Primary Teaching Staff of the state.
She said that apart from sudden collapse resulting in either temporary or permanent confinement in bed, the disturbing rate of deaths among teachers in the state called for concern.
According to her, in spite of the prevailing economic situation in the country, there is, arguably, scantiness of knowledge on healthy living.
s 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.
“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.
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