It’s gathered that a panel had already been inaugurated to investigate the allegations against the duo for necessary action.
The Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Salihu Dogo, Jalingo, in Taraba State, Haruna Joshua, has been suspended for undermining the free and compulsory education policy in the state.
Joshua was suspended alongside his examination officer, Ezekiel Rimamsikwe.
Joshua and Rimamsikwe were accused of collecting registration fees for the 2024 West African Examination Council and National Examinations Council from students sitting for the external examinations against the directive of the state government.
The suspension was communicated to the culprits by the state government in separate letters dated April 5, 2024.
The letters were signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Abel Joachim.
The letter read partly, “In view of the above, you are therefore directed to hand over the school to the Vice Principal, Administration with immediate effect pending when the matter is finally investigated.”
It’s gathered that a panel had already been inaugurated to investigate the allegations against the duo for necessary action.
In July 2023, Kefas declared free education in all primary and secondary schools across the state.
The development was said to cushion the effects of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit known as petrol.
