Delta suspends five headteachers for illegal levies
The Delta State government has suspended five primary school headteachers for allegedly extorting pupils through unauthorized levies.
The suspension, announced in a statement from the State Ministry of Information and signed by Permanent Secretary Theresa Adiabua-Oliko, was made public on Friday, January 31, 2025.
According to the statement, the action followed an investigation and an on-the-spot visit by the Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, to schools across the state. The government stated that the move was part of efforts to eliminate corruption in the education sector.
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A formal request has been made to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for disciplinary action against the affected school heads, who were found guilty of imposing unauthorized levies on pupils taking the 2025 Cognitive and Placement Examination.
The affected schools include 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).
The government reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, warning that further punitive measures would be taken against any official found engaging in similar practices.
“This administration will not condone any form of exploitation in our schools,” the statement emphasized.
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