Retired High Court Judge in Kebbi teaches in primary schools

A Retired High Court Judge in Kebbi state,Hon.Justice Zakari
Gulma,62,has taken to teaching in primary schools as his
post-retirement hobby.
Gulma,in Argungu on Sunday, said that prior to joining the judiciary
sector in 1980, he had served as a teacher for 10 years. He stated
that his love for teaching in a village schoolwas to enable him
contribute in raising the standard of education, considering the
dearth of teachers The former judge explained that for this reason, he
decided to resume teaching at the Fadama and Argungu Emirate Model
primary schools in 2012, after his retirement.
He said his quest for knowledge propelled him to study lawand become a
Judge, serving for 19 years at the bench.
"A knowledgeable,well trained,dedicated and responsible teacher, will
be honoured even after his death," he stressed, adding that his
decision to resume teaching while in retirement, had made him a
fulfilled person He called on thestate government to employ more
qualified teachers in primary and junior secondary schools. "it is not
enough to build more schools, but qualified and competent teachers
need to be employed too."
"The practice of not paying teachers adequately and promptly can only
discourage people from becoming professional teachers," he said.(NAN).