The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, has raised serious concerns about the declining state of education in the state. He expressed frustration over what he described as the failure of the executive arm of government to address the challenges facing public primary and secondary schools.
In a video shared by Viable TV, Amaewhule explained that many schools across Rivers State are struggling with a shortage of teachers, poor learning conditions, and little government support. He recalled that the previous administration had already made plans to employ 10,000 workers, including teachers, to help improve the educational sector. However, according to him, those plans were abandoned, leaving many classrooms without qualified teachers.
He criticised the government for quickly releasing funds whenever people are needed to stage protests, yet claiming there is no money when it comes to hiring teachers or improving schools. To him, this shows misplaced priorities and a lack of commitment to the future of children in the state.
He also described situations where one teacher handles two classrooms at the same time, and cases where passersby are asked to teach students because of the teacher shortage. He called these conditions embarrassing and unacceptable for a state as wealthy as Rivers.
Amaewhule stressed that the Assembly cannot remain silent while children suffer and teachers remain overwhelmed. He urged the government to take immediate action to fix the problems in schools, employ more teachers, and restore dignity to education in Rivers State.
In his words, “When it’s time for protests, funds will come for people to go and protest. When it’s time to employ teachers, and make teachers to be in the classroom, there will be no money.” View, More,
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