LASUBEB Appreciate Counsellors For Supporting Pupils During Lockdown

The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board has appreciated and commended the Guidance Councillors across Public Primary Schools for the effort made during the pandemic outbreak lockdown. The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board was commended immersely at its Y2020 Guidance and Counsellors end of the year party.

The Executive Chairman, LASUBEB, Mr. Wahab Alawiye-King stated that safeguarding the mental, emotional and physical welfare of students is the essence of what school counselors do, these professionals have typically been at the center of the problem-solving process since the arrival of the coronavirus.

” when the economy took a nosedive as the coronavirus spread, it made it hard to focus on anything but survival for many families. But even financially secure families found it challenging to provide the ideal learning environment as in many cases parents working from home with multiple children wrestled with carving out a physical space and a time for each person to be online. Students missed getting to see their friends and participating in extracurricular activities. Sports seasons were canceled” he said.

“All while finding ways to continue offering academic guidance, focusing on students’ emotional and social learning, and giving specific support to children who were struggling with various personal and school-related issues” He stressed.

Eko Hot Blog learnt Alawiye-King urged the counsellors to remain focused while exhibiting professionalism with a sense of responsibility and commitment to their duties, saying “one thing that is unique about your calling is that you are professionals, and as professionals, you are expected to behave in a certain manner because you are guided by rules and regulations”.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Abosede Adelaja, applauded the counsellors for their relentless efforts at making the pupils stay safe and sane, as well as assisting them to excel in their education.

She added that research also shows that when people are experiencing trauma, simply making a connection with a sympathetic presence can help.

The Permanent Secretary noted that a behavior worthy of emulation will encourage the students to improve their performance in school.

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