The ideal ratio should not exceed 30:1 according to keen observers; c) teachers disgruntlement about unsatisfactory employment conditions contributes significantly to quality of results; d) late delivery of books is obviously a factor; e) inconvenient study premises count; f) drug abuse is a big issue; g) and poor supervision of learners matters, among others.
A quick glance at the grounds listed above, crystallises the chief culprit in the rot, to be policymakers and administrators. Parents are probably culpable for poor supervision of children at home and for failing to attend PTA meetings to interact with other parents and teachers on how to work together in the interest of children’s education; parents may also be constrained to assist children with homework due to incapacity; drug abuse takes root when kids are footloose, roam the streets and come under peer pressure to acquire bad habits; teachers are duty-bound to watch what kids do at playtime, the period they use to indulge in drug consumption and transactions; teachers should be vigilant; drug abuse is the nation’s mortal enemy. Parents, teachers and law officers should collaborate to uproot this canker. Scary rumours circulate that some law officers engage in drug peddling! It’s a challenge to the security agents. Gloves must come off to combat the drug abuse menace. Laxity is a luxury we can’t afford!
