ZOMBO TEACHERS WARNED AGAINST ALCOHOLISM

BY ALEX PITUA

ZOMBO. The Education department in Zombo district has dismissed at least five teachers over alcoholism.

The Zombo district education officer Nicholas DEO Odeba reveals that the district decided to terminate the contracts of the culprits after found addicted to alcoholism rather than teaching. The schools where the teachers are from were not mentioned.

Odeba attributes the poor performance of pupils in the district to the teachers who have resorted to excessive consumption of alcohol.

He warned that the district will launch a crackdown on the teachers who have resorted to drinking alcohol and riding bodaboda during school hours.

The DEO also warned the head teachers over failure to manage the teachers saying they will be charged in the courts of laws.

Meanwhile Pius Kisaakwaya a parent in Paidha town council urges the district authorities to strengthen monitoring and supervision in the schools and dismiss all teachers neglecting their duties.

“As parents we are not happy with the behavior of the teachers who have resorted to drinking during the school hour, this affects the performance of our children,” he stated.

Joseph Ngomupog the Zombo district head teacher’s association chairman recently said they will ensure that they monitor schools in the area to enhance academic excellence of learners.

Ngomupong said although the teachers face numerous challenges they will ensure that teachers are always at school.

In the 2022 PLE results, Zombo district got 51 first grades.