Ondo State Government has condemned some Secondary School Principals for allegedly extorting parents and guardians under extraneous covers, for the payment of unauthorised fees.
The Government through a statement issued by the state commissioner for Education, Femi Agagu, said the principals are extorting parents despite Government’s decision to pay WAEC Fees for students in the State’s Public Schools.
The statement added, “It must be reiterated for the benefit of all that the total approved collectibles for Public Secondary Schools is 4,450 Naira for Returning Students and 5,800 Naira for New Students.
“For Final Year Students, additional payment of 2,800 Naira has also been approved as Administrative and Practicals Charges. Any other payment demanded from parents and guardians are illegal and unauthorised.”
Agagu explained that the development is a clear act of sabotage that is highly reprehensible.
He said government would thoroughly investigate all reported cases and sanction all culprits appropriately.
Government, therefore, enjoined all stakeholders to be vigilant and report any of such confirmed extortion to the Ministry of Education Science and Technology.
