THE Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has officially presented appointment letters to the newly recruited 448 post-primary school teachers.
Addressing the successful applicants, the Chairman of the State Teaching Service Commission, Mrs Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, charged the recruits to give their best and ensure they upgrade themselves through constant learning and relearning.
The Chairman, who was represented by the Director of Teachers Education and Capacity Development, Mrs Abidemi Aloba, congratulated the recruits for scaling the rigorous and detailed recruitment exercises.
“She urged them to know their students, strengths and challenges, as well as be creative and innovative in their teaching practices.
“Mrs Peregrino encouraged them to treat their students as their own and embrace continuous learning to upscale their teaching skills. She emphasised the importance of integrating technology into teaching methodology, as well as adopting effective, non-violent disciplinary measures.
She further advised the teachers on the significance of professional dressing, urging them to take the opportunity seriously by demonstrating diligence and hard work. The Chairman concluded by encouraging the teachers to remain dedicated to their duties and be punctual in their classrooms.
The newly recruited teachers will be deployed to post-primary schools across the six education districts of the State.