Government suspends 3 principals, 23 teachers

olamide oni

December 31, 2015 8:53 PM

“The commission would not take the issue of indiscipline at work lightly again."

Teachers suspended in Akure

The Ondo State government has suspended 3 principals and up to 23 secondary school teachers due to indiscipline.

The state chairman of the Teaching Service Commission, Mr Francis Igbasan made this known in Akure yesterday, adding that the principals and teachers had a lackadaisical attitude towards their jobs.

Igbasan disclosed that the offending teachers were nabbed when members of the commission made an unscheduled visit 72 secondary schools across the state.

According to him, “The commission would not take the issue of indiscipline at work lightly again, the TESCOM of yesterday is different of TESCOM of today, any teacher or member of staff that is not serious at his or her duty posts would be shown the way out.

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“ This government is trying its best for workers of this state, so the workers too should reciprocate it with hardwork.”

It was also announced by the governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko, who was represented by his deputy, Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, that the commission will be recruiting 1,050 teachers immediately.

The governor said, “We shall continue to ensure that the welfare of our workers is accorded its rightful place in the scheme of things and also ensure that our teachers are well trained and rewarded to enable them re-dedicate themselves to their duties and with vigour.”

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