Oyo Government Warns Against Unauthorized Fees In Public Schools.

Oyo Government Warns Against Unauthorized Fees In Public Schools.

The Oyo State government has issued a stern warning to principals and teachers in public schools who have been collecting unauthorized fees from students.

The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Salihu Adelabu, delivered the caution while addressing the media from his office.

He emphasized that this practice is unlawful and goes against the state government’s policy, which guarantees free education from primary to secondary levels in all public schools.

Professor Adelabu urged parents and guardians not to make any payments to school principals or teachers and encouraged them to report any individuals requesting such payments to the ministry.

The commissioner also indicated that any principal or teacher found guilty of this offense will face severe consequences.

He mentioned that before the school year began, a stakeholders’ meeting was held, during which all teachers were warned against engaging in unauthorized fee collection.