Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Ondo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged acts of gross misconduct and unruly behaviour in violation of the state's Code of Conduct for public secondary schools. The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and CAC Grammar School, all located in the state capital.
The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Akindele Ige, personally visited the affected schools to enforce the suspension order and held meetings with principals, vice principals and heads of departments. He said the disciplinary measure became necessary despite sustained efforts by the ministry to address indiscipline through regular engagements with school administrators and other stakeholders. According to the Permanent Secretary, repeated warnings had been issued, yet some students continued to engage in conduct considered unacceptable within the educational system.
Ige expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of bullying, fighting, truancy and the circulation of indecent videos on social media among students, warning that such behaviours undermine the learning environment and damage the reputation of the state's education sector. He said schools are centres for character formation and academic excellence, and the ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards behaviours that undermine the integrity of the educational system. "The state government remains committed to ensuring that our schools are safe, disciplined and conducive to learning," he stated.
Under the suspension directive, the affected students are barred from entering their school premises or participating in any school-related activities until further notice. The ministry disclosed that the cases of the students are currently being reviewed by the disciplinary committees of the affected schools in collaboration with the ministry before further decisions are taken. Ige also called on parents and guardians to play a more active role in monitoring the activities and conduct of their children. He said: "We encourage parents and guardians to partner with school authorities in guiding and monitoring their children, as the responsibility for nurturing discipline and good character is a shared one between the home and the school."
The Permanent Secretary assured members of the public that the ministry would continue its routine monitoring visits to schools to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations. He further warned that any student found guilty of bullying, fighting or other serious acts of misconduct would henceforth face appropriate disciplinary sanctions in line with laid-down procedures. The managements of the affected schools were yet to issue any official statement on the suspensions as of the time of filing this report. The development has sparked conversation among parents and education stakeholders in the state, with many calling for stricter enforcement of school rules and stronger parental involvement in monitoring students' conduct both in and out of school.
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