By Ebriku John Friday
Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, has charged principals in the state to adhere to the Ministry’s policies and act accordingly for effective service delivery.
The Commissioner made this charge when the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS), Cross River State paid him a courtesy visit in his office, in Calabar.
The Commissioner stated that, for the school system to be reformed and revitalized, there is need to address abnormalities like illegal levies and under declaration of the students enrollment in schools, adding that such actions are unacceptable and will incure severe consequences under his leadership.
He urged the members of ANCOPSS to be pacesetters by encouraging their subordinates to be more proactive, noting that it would no longer be business as usual, as he will be paying unscheduled visit to the schools.
Earlier, the President of the All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Secondary Schools, Cross River State, Mr Etim Essien said the purpose of their visit was to congratulate the Commissioner on his appointment.
Mr Essien further listed some of the Association’s challenges to include; recruitment of teachers, lack of infrastructure, security and upward reviews of fees.
Senator Odey called for collaboration from the Association in addressing issues bordering them, as he assures of the readiness and commitment of the Senator Prince Bassey Otu ‘s led administration to reform the education sector for the good of all.
