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Sierra Leonean teachers have highlighted significant disparities in the country’s education system. Labeling their fight for basic survival within the educational landscape as “extortion,” these educators have brought attention to questions surrounding fairness and ethical standards in place.
They pointed out the stark contrast in treatment between politicians and civil servants, who often receive extravagant gifts while holding sensitive public offices. This contrast with the intense scrutiny faced by educators trying to make ends meet raises serious concerns about the priorities within the system.
Highlighting the disparity in fees, the teachers emphasized the irony of paying NLe10 for a meticulously handwritten report card over a year, compared to the mandatory NLe70 for a WAEC scratch card. Similarly, NLe300 for a college transcript is deemed fair, with an obligatory NLe800 for a college application form.
The income inequality becomes evident when considering that a pro-government social media blogger working in the office of the president can earn at least NLe 10,000, while a high school principal struggles with a meager NLe 4,000. This wage gap raises serious questions about the value placed on those at the forefront of education.
The teachers also highlighted the contrasting treatment of individuals in conflict with the law, citing a teacher as an example who is often ridiculed and used as an example, while a minister allegedly involved in the misappropriation of school resources remains untouched.
Concluding the message, the teachers called for a reassessment of the system to ensure fairness and equal treatment for all, stressing the need for a balanced scale of justice within Sierra Leone’s education landscape.
May God bless all the teachers in the educational system. It’s a great sacrifice. Let God reward them. But it is actually the truth.
Sincerely
Very pathetic as we fall in the teaching field. We hardly survive after three days of pittance being paid by government. The remaining 27 days of the month are just the hope of God to feed our families and taking care of basic needs.
Teachers are need to be paid the highest salary In this country ,because even the president is tough by a teacher, so mister government, try to do something 😌
Teachers are all blessed,God Bless All The Teachers In This Country
The pressing issue on the table now is the NPK 15 15 15 increment government is giving to teachers. Looking at the the cost of the market as of now, it is advisable that government gives to the teachers the remaining 30 percent, that will be a bit pleasing.
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Praise and gratitude are not enough to compensate the role of teachers in building society. Teachers should be paid well to alleviate their present problems. Many teachers retire without a residential home for their families and even to support their children to higher education. One would then ask…why do teachers have to suffer and end up not enhancing full support on their children. May the Almighty God help every hardworking teacher to achieve before retirement..
You know, our African leaders are corrupt masters whose heads are at abroad And their anus at home.
Heated metals are needed to pile pressure on them hence we have noting to do with their heads…
We should know now!!!!!!!!
Let’s be frankly speaking, teachers are not considered in this country . If the teachers earn low salaries at the end of the month. How can they take care of their families?
They are saying that they have implemented free quality education. They didn’t even consider the suffering of the teachers. Thank you.