Sanwo-olu Orders An Investigation Into A Student Sent Out From School Due to a poster of Obi.
Lagos State Governor Bababjide Sanwooru has opened an inquiry into the state education ministry over complaints from parents whose children were expelled from school for using candidate posters to promote books in the last election. ordered to
The incident is said to have taken place at Odmora Secondary School in Epee State when a 10-year-old student was kicked out of school for wrapping a book in a poster of Peter Obi.
Remember, a video of the memo posted with the principal’s permission went viral on social media?
School board Ms. Folasade Adefisayo, who announced the measures on Wednesday, said the governor had approved the dismissal of the principal, who has been asked to explain the incident.
“The Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Education and all its agencies will never instruct school principals, staff or teachers to act like this,” Adefisayo said. The commissioner assured the public that “this matter will be dealt with within strict rules as the reason for the student’s return is unacceptable”.
Adefisayo also said another headmaster of Odongguyan was caught on camera when shared on her media social media and took appropriate disciplinary action to further her political decisions towards her students.
“The Department of Education promotes and operates a public school system free of politics and political intrigue,” she said.
A thorough investigation into the matter will be conducted and those found guilty will be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the civil service regulations,” Adefisayo explained.
