Watery Soup Without Meat: Akwa Ibom Govt Suspends School Principal

The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a probe into the circumstances that led to the poor feeding of students of Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep and at the same time suspended the principal of the school, Dr Nse Sunday Umoh.

GWG.ng reports that the government decision followed a trending video of students of the school taking a meal of a watery soup without meat.

Responding to the video, the Commissioner for Education Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet who paid an unscheduled visit to the school said:

Following the very disturbing video where students were fed with unpalatable and innutrious meals at Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep, I paid an unscheduled visit to the school. I have directed a comprehensive investigation into the state of boarding facilities in the school and the other 25 boarding secondary schools across the state. This review, which will focus on hostels, dining halls, recreation areas, menu, kitchen, and sanitary facilities, will be jointly overseen by the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministry of Education and the State Secondary Education Board. Consequently, I have also directed  the immediate suspension of the Principal of the school, Dr. NSE Sunday Umoh pending the outcome of the investigation.

 Despite the fact that the free education policy of the state government, covers tuition fees only and not boarding fees, the welfare and dignity of all students, especially those in public schools, remain a priority of the Umo Eno-led administration. We appeal to parents who have already been greatly relieved of the burden of tuition fees to undertake basic parental responsibilities to support their children in secondary schools.

The Ministry is committed to ensuring that all public school facilities meet irreducible minimum standards that uphold the well-being of both learners and staff.

We urge the public to remain patient while this investigation lasts. The Governor, Pastor Umo Eno remains unwavering in his commitment to education, as outlined in the ARISE Agenda.

Signed:

Mrs Idongesit Etiebet

Honourable Commissioner

GWG.ng reports that the action of the state government is expected to bring assurance over the video that emerged from Presbyterian Senior Science College, Ididep.

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