Bayelsa State Commissioner For Education Visits Rural School, Meets Pupils Washing Cassava In Premises During Learning Hour

Bayelsa State's Commissioner for Education, Hon. Dr. Gentle Emelah, on Friday conducted a routine inspection at Community Primary School 1 & 2 Angalabiri in Sagbama LGA of the State. 

During the visit, he was shocked to find pupils washing freshly harvested cassava in the school premises instead of attending classes. The pupils revealed that they had not received any lessons that day and were instead asked by their teachers to harvest cassava.

Upon further investigation, the teachers admitted to having the pupils work for them and pleaded for forgiveness. Dr. Emelah, visibly displeased with the situation, took action by summoning the absent head teacher and all other staff members to report to the Commissioner's Office in Yenagoa for sanctions.