The Ondo State Government has announced the establishment of a taskforce to arrest students found roaming the streets during school hours, warning that both students and school heads will face sanctions for acts of truancy.
Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, disclosed this on Tuesday in Akure while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
According to him, the taskforce will be established across the three senatorial districts of the state and will consist mainly of retired principals and teachers. He explained that the measure was necessary to complement the ministry’s monitoring efforts.
“We cannot do it alone. The taskforce will help ensure compliance. Erring students will be apprehended, and heads of schools who fail to enforce discipline will also be sanctioned,” Ajibefun stated.
The commissioner added that the directive was in line with Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s order for a clampdown on truancy in public schools.
“Students must desist from roaming the streets during school hours to realise their academic pursuits and parents’ dreams. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration remains committed to providing quality education for all children in Ondo State,” he said.
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