C’River: Prof Odey Condemns Use Of School Premises By Members of Public During School Hours

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Sen Stephen Odey, has condemned the use of Government Secondary School Atu for a public function, especially during working hours.

The Commissioner  frowned at a situation students were writing second term examination while a public function was going on in the school.

In a release made issued in Calabar on Friday, the Commissioner ordered the principal and Head Teacher of the secondary and primary school to appear before a disciplinary committee on Monday April 7, 2025.

The release reads “Earlier today, a video emerged on social media showing students taking their second-term examination while loud music played within the school premises from a ceremony held within the school premises, thereby affecting the students writing their examination as well affecting academic activities and hindering students from achieving desired results. Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey,

 Consequently,
Odey has issued directives to the affected school Principal, Mrs. Cordelia Imoke, of Government Secondary School, Atu Street, Calabar South, and the Head teacher of Government Primary School, Atu Street, Calabar South, Mrs. Adiaha Hogan Achibong, to appear before a disciplinary panel by Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Ministry of Education Headquarters Calabar.

“The Cross River State Ministry of Education unequivocally condemns the unauthorised occupation of public school facilities during school hours and has queried the defaulting school heads," warning other school administrators against such actions that hinder positive academic achievement."

He said a conducive school environment is essential for learning