- As New Session Begins Today
BY JUMAI NWACHUKWU
DELTA State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, has cautioned public schools in the state against any form of admission exploitation of parents and guardians, as the new academic session for 2025/2026 begins today.
Ezewu, who gave the warning in Asaba while speaking with The Pointer, said that government will not condone extortion or sharp practices capable of discouraging children from accessing education.
She reminded school heads that education remains a priority of the state government under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration, stressing that the ministry will intensify monitoring to ensure that admissions are conducted in line with laid-down procedures.
The commissioner particularly frowned at reports of some schools allegedly demanding unapproved levies or creating artificial bottlenecks in order to extort parents. She said such actions contradict the government’s vision of affordable and accessible education for every child.
According to her, the Delta State Government has put in place clear guidelines and levies for admission into junior secondary schools and has provided free instructional materials to reduce financial pressure on parents. She urged principals and teachers to be transparent and uphold integrity in carrying out their duties.
Ezewu also appealed to parents to promptly report cases of exploitation or demand for unapproved fees to the ministry, assuring them that government will take swift disciplinary action against any defaulting school authority.
While commending schools that resumed academic activities in an orderly manner, she charged teachers to redouble their efforts in delivering quality instruction, noting that the new session provides another opportunity to consolidate learning outcomes.
The commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector, reducing the number of out-of-school children, and creating an enabling environment where students can thrive without the burden of exploitation.
