A lecturer at the
University of
Abuja, Agbo David
Oklo, has
advocated for the
ban of use of
mobile phones by
students in all
tertiary
institutions in the
country in view of
its negative
influence in the
lives of the
students.
The lecturer, who
stated this in an
interview with our
reporter at the
language week of
the Government
Secondary School,
Kubwa, described
mobile phones as
serious distraction
to students in the
course of their
studies.
Attributing the
poor performance
of students in
examinations to
the use of social
media, Agbo
maintained that
the ban of cell
phones would not
only increase their
academic
performance, but
will reduce the
moral decadence
among the
students.
The university
don, who spoke on
the topic
"Language as a
tool for national
development",
tasked the
students to take
the study of
English language
seriously, being a
major prerequisite
for entrance into
tertiary
institutions.
He called for
better
remuneration for
teachers at
various levels in
order to boost
their moral to give
their best to the
students.
The head of
Languages
department of the
school, Mrs. Esther
Kanu, said the
essence of the
programme was to
improve the
language skills of
the students and
to equip and
prepare them for
future
examinations.
She canvassed for
increase in staff
salaries and
regular
organisation of
seminars and
workshops for
teachers to
update their
knowledge for
subsequent
transfer to the
students.
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