Pader teachers warned over attendance as district records 81% compliance

7 October 2026, 6:00 pm

By Geoffrey Okwong

Pader District education authorities have warned teachers against failing to properly record their attendance, with the district currently registering 81 per cent compliance with the electronic log-in and log-out system.

The warning was issued during a four-day teachers’ training held at Sky Lounge in Pader Town Council, where district officials urged teachers to take personal responsibility for their attendance and professional duties.

Francis Olwoch, the Acting District Education Officer, said the district’s attendance performance remains below the required minimum of 90 per cent indicated on the attendance dashboard.

Olwoch said some teachers have failed to properly log in and out when reporting for duty, warning that such omissions could have consequences for individual staff.

He said a teacher who logs in but fails to log out could be regarded by the system as having not been present at school.

Olwoch urged teachers to always log in when they report for duty and log out when they leave, saying the electronic system is intended to establish their presence at school.

The concern was reinforced by Pader Resident District Commissioner Amos Assimwe Bangyi, who raised concerns about teacher commitment and attendance in some schools.

Bangyi recalled visiting a school where he found only three teachers, questioning the level of commitment to duty at the school.

He urged head teachers and teachers to work together to address attendance challenges and ensure that learners receive the education they are expected to provide.

Bangyi cautioned teachers against appearing committed only during public engagements while failing to demonstrate the same commitment in their schools.

Olwoch said improved teacher attendance is important as the district prepares for the Primary Leaving Examinations and seeks to improve academic performance.

He said Pader recorded 126 Division One pupils in the recent mock examinations but challenged teachers to maintain the momentum by taking their responsibilities seriously.

The Acting DEO urged teachers to use the training and their time effectively to improve their professional conduct and contribute to better learning outcomes across the district.