A lecturer at the University of Abuja, Agbo David Oklo, has advocated for the ban of use of mobile phones by students in all tertiary institutions in the country in view of its negative influence in the lives of the students.

The lecturer, who stated this in an interview with our reporter at the language week of the Government Secondary School, Kubwa, described mobile phones as serious distraction to students in the course of their studies.

Attributing the poor performance of students in examinations to the use of social media, Agbo maintained that the ban of cell phones would not only increase their academic performance, but will reduce the moral decadence among the students.

The university don, who spoke on the topic "Language as a tool for national development", tasked the students to take the study of English language seriously, being a major prerequisite for entrance into tertiary institutions.

He called for better remuneration for teachers at various levels in order to boost their moral to give their best to the students.

The head of Languages department of the school, Mrs. Esther Kanu, said the essence of the programme was to improve the language skills of the students and to equip and prepare them for future examinations.

She canvassed for increase in staff salaries and regular organisation of seminars and workshops for teachers to update their knowledge for subsequent transfer to the students.

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