Day2

October 22, 2013

Dear Nigeria,

I spent most of today in the staffroom. My lesson was the last period today. Different people come around trying to sell all sorts of wares. I’m so lucky I’ve learned to control my shopping impulses! (Or is it because I don’t have cash at hand?J). I know teachers aren’t the richest guys, but all this advertisement makes them buy things on credit.

You should see the teachers at my school, the public school. Many of them do NOT look good… makes me feel “overdressed” sometimes, because I immediately stand out! I reviewed my lesson notes with my supervisor, and the head of department (science). These guys are learned, bright and come to work every day of the week! I wish you’d consider paying them better. They are the ones who shape the future of young Nigerians… and trust me, the masses go to the public schools, not private schools (That’s for big boys and girls). I’m still sitting at the back today with the stubborn boys. No one in the class has a textbook! I wonder why?

Now I’m getting nervous about teaching a class with rowdy students! God help me.