Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Kwara State has demoted a secondary school teacher Hajia Hamzat Fatimoh Nike accused of maltreating a youth corps member posted to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement jointly signed by the Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar in Ilorin on Wednesday,
The statement said the investigative panel set up on the matter found the teacher guilty of fighting on duty, use of foul language, insubordination, and disrespect for the national identity which the uniform of the corps members represent.
“Her behavior contravenes public service rules, and she has therefore been demoted by two-grade levels.
“The teacher is also to be transferred out of her current school as well as undergo counseling sessions.
“The State Government will not tolerate such abuse under any guise. The government deeply regrets the action of the teacher and reassures the management of the National Youth Service Corps that the development did not represent the people of the state, and it will not happen again,” the statement said.
It urged teachers in the state to remain law abiding at all times by performing their duties in accordance with the laid-down procedure as the state government will continue to prioritise training on teaching ethics and procedures of service.
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