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The Delta State Government has suspended five primary school headteachers for extorting pupils through illegal levies.
A statement issued by the State Ministry of Information, Asaba, and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, noted that the decisive action was taken to combat corruption in the education sector.
According to the statement, the suspensions followed “an investigation and an on-the-spot visit conducted recently by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, to schools across the state.”
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The statement further revealed that a formal request had been made to the State Universal Basic Education Board for disciplinary action against the affected headteachers, who were found guilty of imposing unauthorised levies on pupils taking the 2025 Cognitive and Placement Examination.
“This administration will not tolerate any form of exploitation in our schools. Further punitive measures will be taken against any official found guilty of malpractice,” the statement warned.
The schools involved are Asamala Primary School, Ugiliamai (Ndokwa West LGA); Abraka Model Primary School, Abraka (Ethiope East LGA); Ekrejeta Primary School, Abraka (Ethiope East LGA); and Origin Primary School, Orogun (Ughelli North LGA).
In other news, Anambra State‘s Education Commissioner, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has sounded a note of caution to parents, advising them against escalating disagreements with teachers into full-blown conflicts. By doing so, she seeks to preserve the sanctity of the state’s schools and ensure a conducive atmosphere for academic pursuits.
During a courtesy visit to her office in Awka, Commissioner Ngozi Chuma-Udeh welcomed members of the State Assembly House Committee on Education, who were on an oversight mission. Seizing the opportunity, she addressed a pressing concern, cautioning parents against engaging in disputes with teachers.
Complaints have been lodged regarding parents’ behavior in schools, where they are reportedly arguing with teachers, thereby creating an unhealthy and counterproductive ambiance for academic pursuits.