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The falling standard of our basic education will have a greater consequence in all sectors because unqualified workers are more likely to employed in critical sectors such as health which can pose a serious threat to public safety and the delivery of quality healthcare. Without proper training and qualifications, these workers are likely to make mistakes, overlook important details, and provide standard service, which can lead to harming patients, costly errors; and a damage to reputation of our healthcare system.

UNICEF reports around 18.5 million out-of-school children in Nigeria. It is a significant rise compared to a figure of 10.5 million recorded in 2021. UNICEF also states that one out of five children from Nigeria do not attend school. This resonates the need for the government at all levels to give in their all towards reaching out to the pupils, privileged to make it to the four walls of the basic education institutions.

Some strategies for coping with stress include setting realistic goals, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and reaching out for help when needed. By addressing the causes of stress and taking steps to manage it, students can improve their quality of life and achieve success in their studies.

There is one thing I always find very amusing, lecturers in higher institutions are always on strike to press home some of their demands. They were never on strike to lament the quality of students admitted into these higher institutions of learning. They want well equipped laboratories, modern teaching equipment, mighty lecture halls and theatres etc., yet, they seem to be less concerned about the ability of students to learn.

Speaking further, the Association urged branch and zonal coordinators to strictly adhere to the guidelines contained in the circular signed by the President, Emmanuel Osodeke.