Chadian Minister of National Education and Civic Promotion, Dr. Aboubakar Assidick Choroma, has issued a firm directive to heads of decentralized services within his ministry, reinforcing government guidelines on human resources management and the requirements of the educational reform under the Fifth Republic.
A key element of this directive is the strict prohibition of civil servant teachers from holding employment in the private education sector.
Minister Choroma, addressing his ministry’s decentralized officials on Wednesday, reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring fairness and stability within the national education system. He explicitly banned private educational institutions from employing teachers who are also civil servants. “Any violator will be subject to sanctions, including the withdrawal of their operating license,” the Minister warned, emphasizing the crucial role of academy rectors and technical directors in the rigorous enforcement of this regulation.
This decision aligns with a performance-based governance policy championed by the Prime Minister and closely supervised by Head of State, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The aim is to guarantee the consistent presence of civil servant teachers at their assigned posts within the public system and to eradicate unauthorized absences and assignments outside of their official duties. Minister Choroma also condemned the unauthorized return of certain staff members to Ndjamena after being assigned to provincial postings, often facilitated by complicit local education authorities.
To fortify the integrity of the system, the Ministry’s General Inspectorate will conduct regular and unannounced inspections to verify the actual presence of personnel in their designated field assignments. “Any abandonment of one’s position constitutes serious misconduct,” Dr. Aboubakar Assidick Tchoroma reiterated, announcing potential disciplinary measures including salary suspension and dismissal from service for those found in violation.
In concluding his address, the Minister urged educational leaders to demonstrate unwavering rigor, integrity, and commitment in implementing these essential guidelines, which he deemed crucial for building “a modern, inclusive, and high-performing school system” in Chad. The new regulations signal a strong stance by the Chadian government to prioritize the public education sector and ensure the full dedication of its teaching staff to their official roles.
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