| Kawambwa: Resignation call isn't about you, sir! | Send to a friend |
| Monday, 25 February 2013 22:57 |
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 Minister for Education and Vocational Training,Dr Shukuru KawambwaDr Kawambwa has repeatedly downplayed these calls, arguing that his resignation would not turn things around. He could have a point, but that stand runs counter to the principles of good governance. The essence of the resignation calls is the question of good governance in the form of political accountability. It is no secret that his ministry has been dogged by inefficiency, favouritism, lack of transparency, corruption and incompetence. The past two years saw teachers' strikes and go-slows rock the education sector. Organisations such as HakiElimu and Twaweza revealed a number of shortcomings in the management of the education sector. The major ones include a shortage of teachers, lack of effective curricula, shortage of educational materials and low morale among educationists because of poor working conditions. Now, here is a dose of reality: A performing education sector is a key pillar of good governance. The latter is about economic integrity geared towards poverty eradication, fighting disease and illiteracy. Since this has not been the case for last year's examination results apparently show that the principles of good governance were violated in one way or another, it is only logical that the minister should resign and pave the way for a new mind to take over. It is not right to politicise the development of the education sector. There is too much at stake and we cannot afford to gamble with the very foundation of our nation. Take it from us, Dr Kawammbwa: the issue at hand is not about you, sir; it's about a failed sector that you have the misfortune of being the man at the helm. It's about political responsibilty, period! Source: The Citizen. |
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