EDO STATE GOVERNMENT TACKLES NUT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESUMPTION DATE . . . Invokes "no work, no pay" rule

By Mike ALADENIKA.

Ahead of the February 1st, 2021 resumption date for all educational institutions in Edo State the state government has called on all parents to ensure that their children and wards resume school as scheduled while enjoined them to disregard the threat of strike action called "by certain elements of the Edo State Branch of the National Union of Teachers"

In a statement issued by the secretary to the State government, Bar. Osarodion Ogie, parents, teachers and the general public were informed that "all public primary schools in Edo State shall resume full activities on Monday 1st February 2021". 

The statement enjoined Parents "to make their children and wards ready for resumption on this date.  The Board wishes to reemphasize that all public-school teachers and head teachers are required to be present in their various schools. Failure to resume work would be considered forfeiture of salary as the Edo State Government has activated the No Work, No Pay policy."

"Head Teachers and Teachers who are desirous of staying away from work in support of the sponsored strike action by certain elements of the Edo State Branch of the National Union of Teachers, are required to hand over all school property in their custody to their respective Education Secretaries.

Bar Osarodion Ogie however warned that "the Board is collaborating with the relevant security agencies to ensure the protection of all public schools and any willful destruction of government property will be met with criminal prosecution to the fullest extent of the law."

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