By Gabriella Ogbu<\/p>\n
The Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has suspended Adeniyi Ayodele, the head teacher of St. Philips CAC Nursery and Primary School in Erio-Ekiti, for two months following allegations of improperly collecting money from students.<\/p>\n
Professor Femi Akinwumi, the Executive Chairman of SUBEB, announced the suspension in Ado Ekiti, revealing that Ayodele had admitted to some of the charges against him. This admission, along with evidence of the violations, made the decision unavoidable. The evidence showed that Ayodele was taking N25,000 from each of the 28 students in primary six and N8,000 from each student in primary four.<\/p>\n
Akinwumi stated that the penalty aims to deter other head teachers in state-run elementary schools from violating government regulations. “The goal of this penalty is to send a clear message that such actions will not be tolerated,” he said.<\/p>\n
Ayodele has been instructed to report to the SUBEB headquarters pending further resolution of the matter. Control of the school has been handed over to the senior assistant head teacher.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Akinwumi demanded that Ayodele promptly return all funds collected from the students to their parents. “We expect full restitution of all unauthorized fees collected,” he emphasized.<\/p>\n
The Executive Chairman reaffirmed Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to advancing the basic education sector and supporting educators through various incentives. Akinwumi reiterated the state government’s policy of free and compulsory education, warning against the collection of unapproved charges in public primary schools. “The state government maintains a strict policy against unauthorized fees, and any breach of this policy will be dealt with accordingly,” he warned.<\/p>\n
This suspension comes as part of the state government’s broader efforts to uphold the integrity of its education system. By enforcing strict penalties for violations, the government aims to ensure that education remains accessible and free of unauthorized financial burdens for students and their families.<\/p>\n
In addition to the suspension, SUBEB plans to implement stricter monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to prevent future occurrences of similar misconduct. “We are committed to maintaining a transparent and accountable education system,” Akinwumi stated. “Our focus is on providing a conducive learning environment free from exploitation.”<\/p>\n
Parents and guardians have welcomed the swift action taken by SUBEB, expressing relief that the government is taking steps to protect their children’s education from undue financial strain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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