Kwara State Government has demoted a teacher, Hajia Hamzat Fatimoh Nike, by two-grade levels for assaulting a female youth corps member attached to Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin
The government also ordered immediate transfer of Hajia Hamzat from the school to another one.
The disciplinary action taken against the teacher followed allegations of assault on a female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.
The disciplinary measure against Hajia Hamzat was revealed in a joint statement issued on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development and the Executive Chairman of Kwara State Teaching Service Commission.
The Commissioner, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission, Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar, signed the statement.
The state government took the decision based on the report of an investigative panel set up to probe the incident which found the teacher guilty of fighting on duty, using foul language, insubordination, and disrespecting the national identity represented by the NYSC uniform.
“Her behavior contravenes public service rules,” the statement noted, adding that she will also undergo counseling sessions.
“The government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring such incidents do not occur again.
“The State Government will not tolerate such abuse under any guise.
“We deeply regret the teacher’s action and reassure the NYSC management that this development does not reflect the values of the state. It will not happen again,” the statement added.
Teachers in the state were urged to remain law-abiding and to perform their duties in line with established guidelines.
The government also emphasized its commitment to providing training on professional ethics and service procedures.
Meanwhile, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has temporarily withdrawn all corps members serving in the school.
This includes about 10 members serving in both the junior and senior sections of the institution.
The NYSC State Directorate reportedly took the decision on Monday after allegations emerged that some female teachers at the school assaulted a corps member for failing to greet them.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Y. D. Ahmed, visited the school before inspecting the 2024 Batch C, Stream 2, corps members at the Yikpata orientation camp in Edu Local Government Area.
He directed the withdrawal of corps members from the school to prioritize their safety.
The Kwara State Government and NYSC management have called for calm while further steps are taken to address the situation.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
