- “I am to emphasize that collection of fees under any guise in public schools across the state remains illegal and any violator of this directive will be treated as a saboteur; heavy sanction awaits violators of this directive.”
The Oyo State Government on Tuesday restated its policy on free and compulsory education from primary to secondary levels in all public schools across the state.
A circular released by the Head of Service of Oyo State, Mrs Amidat Agboola, which was directed to permanent secretaries and heads of education-related agencies confirmed the order by the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to governor, Taiwo Adisa, read in part, “Collection of fees/levies in all public primary and secondary schools, including technical colleges across the state is hereby prohibited.
“I am to emphasize that collection of fees under any guise in public schools across the state remains illegal and any violator of this directive will be treated as a saboteur; heavy sanction awaits violators of this directive.”
