Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has ordered an immediate investigation of a child who was sent out of school for using poster of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to wrap his books.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo. The commissioner revealed that the governor has approved the recall of the principal, who will be asked to explain the incident.
The New Diplomat reports that a video emerged on social media where a student was seen sent out of school for using Obi’s poster to wrap his books.
The incident was reported to have happened at Odomola Junior Secondary School, Epe area of the state.
Adefisayo said, “The Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Education and all its agencies will never instruct any school principal, personnel or teacher to act in such a manner,” Adefisayo stated.
The commissioner, reassured the public that “the matter would be dealt with within the scope of our strict regulations as the reason for sending home the student is unacceptable – if true.”
Adefisayo also added that the government is aware of another school principal at Odonguyan who was caught on camera, as shared on social media, promoting her political choice to the students has been subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures.
“The Ministry promotes and runs a public school system devoid of politics and political insinuations.
“A thorough investigation of the matter will be carried out and anyone found culpable will be subjected to disciplinary measures as laid down in the civil service rules,” Adefisayo added.
