Lagos – The Lagos State Government will pay its
workers 15 per cent bonus in the December salary as
an end of the year gift, the State Head of Service, Mrs
Oluseyi Williams, said on Friday.
Williams spoke at the end of the year get together
and appreciation party for principals and directors in
the Ministry of Education.
She said that the bonus would be paid along with the
December salary any moment from now.
According to her, the bonus is to show that the
government is committed to the welfare of workers.
“Some states are owing their workers up to four
months salary but that is not the case in Lagos.
“I was discussing with some HOS and they told me
they are looking for money to pay their workers
salaries.
“Our workers will receive their December salary any
moment from now and I am happy to say it that it will
come with 15 per cent bonus.
“Government appreciates your service to the state
and urges you to continue to put in your best.
“Wherever you get your daily meal, it is good to put
in your best; your reward is on earth,” she said.
The HOS urged the principals and directors to re-
double their effort in 2015.
Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye, Lagos State Commissioner
for Education said that party was to thank the
principals and directors for their wonderful
performance in 2014.
She urged them to do more in their duties, adding
that to whom much is given, much is expected.
“You are a veritable member of the education family
and we are here to celebrate you and thank you for
taking care of our children in your care.
“As you take care of the children, God will reward you
all.
“We are not there yet but with your support, we will
get their together,” she said.
Mr Segun Raheem, NUT Chairman, Lagos branch
commended the government for appreciating the
contributions of the principals and directors.
Raheem also commended the government for
introducing Eko project, a World Bank supported
project, saying it has improved students
performance in many areas.
He said that teachers in Lagos were grossly
inadequate and the available ones were not evenly
distributed.
“We have few teachers in English, History, Music and
Geography.
“The result of last May/June SSCE examination shows
students perform poorly; as professionals, we need
to come together to discuss and see if this is so.
“We should find out why students are failing English
and not other subjects set in the same language,” he
said.
Raheem urged the principals to adopt the ethics of
teaching and do things right in their schools.
“Among teachers in Nigeria, teachers in Lagos are
outstanding; the motivational activities have helped a
lot.
Raheem urged the government to monitor projects
being carried out by some contractors in some
schools to ensure quality service.
Prof. Abisogun Leigh, former Vice Chancellor, Lagos
State University, (LASU) commended the government
for giving bonus to its workers.
Leigh, also a former commissioner for education in
1978 in the state, said that Lagos State has performed
well in the area of education.
“Teaching is a profession that teaches others,
whether it is recognised or not, you should know that
what you are doing is noble.
“Education is a wonderful profession and I am proud
to be part of it,’’ he said.
The ministry also presented awards to some
outstanding directors and principals in the six
education districts.