by By Elijah Ugani
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Sen Stephen Odey, has condemned in strongest term the use of Government Secondary School Atu for a public function to which affected academic activities within school hours.
The Commissioner made the condemnation today, April 4th when a video was circulated in the Internet showing students writing second term examination while a public function was going on in the school.
In a release made available to TheLumineNews, the Commissioner has ordered the principal and Head Teacher of the secondary and primary school to appear before a disciplinary committee on Monday April 7th, 2025.
The release reads “Earlier today, a video emerged on social media showing students taking their second-term examination while loud music played within the school premises from a ceremony held within the school premises, thereby affecting the students writing their examination as well affecting academic activities and hindering students from achieving desired results. Senator Associate Professor Stephen Odey, Commissioner for Education Cross River State, has issued directives to the affected school Principal, Mrs. Cordelia Imoke, of Government Secondary School, Atu Street, Calabar South, and the Head teacher of Government Primary School, Atu Street, Calabar South, Mrs. Adiaha Hogan Achibong, to appear before a disciplinary panel by Monday, April 7, 2025 at the Ministry of Education Headquarters Calabar.
“The Cross River State Ministry of Education unequivocally condemns the unauthorized occupation of public school facilities during school hours and has queried the defaulting school heads, warning other school administrators against such actions that hinder positive academic achievement, as a conducive school environment is essential for learning”.
