Ondo State Suspends 27 Students Over Alleged Misconduct in Akure Schools

Ondo State suspends 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged acts of misconduct, according to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The disciplinary action follows reports of bullying, fighting, truancy and other behaviours that violated the state’s Code of Conduct for public secondary schools.

The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College, and CAC Grammar School, all located in Akure. The ministry said the students have been placed on immediate and indefinite suspension while investigations into their conduct continue.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Dr. Akindele Ige, visited the three schools to ensure compliance with the suspension order. During the visits, he met with principals, vice principals and heads of departments to discuss the implementation of the disciplinary measures.

According to Dr. Ige, the decision became necessary after repeated efforts by the ministry to address indiscipline through meetings with school administrators, teachers and other stakeholders failed to produce the desired results. He said several students continued to engage in acts of gross misconduct despite multiple warnings.

The permanent secretary explained that the ministry remains committed to restoring discipline across public secondary schools in the state. He warned that students found guilty of bullying, fighting, truancy or any other serious misconduct would continue to face disciplinary sanctions in line with established regulations.

Dr. Ige also expressed concern over the increasing cases of bullying, physical fights, truancy and the circulation of indecent videos on social media involving students. He described the trend as a threat to the learning environment and the moral standards expected in public schools.

“The ministry maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards behaviours that undermine the integrity of our educational system. Schools are centres for character formation and academic excellence,” he said.

He added that the Ondo State Government remains committed to ensuring that public schools are safe, disciplined and conducive to learning for all students.

Speaking further on the decision, Dr. Ige said the affected students are prohibited from entering their schools or participating in any school-related activities until further notice. He explained that their cases are currently being reviewed by the disciplinary committees of the respective schools in collaboration with the ministry before a final decision is taken.

The ministry also announced that it would intensify regular monitoring of public secondary schools across Ondo State to ensure compliance with school regulations and discourage acts of indiscipline among students.

Dr. Ige urged parents and guardians to play a more active role in monitoring the behaviour of their children both at home and in school. According to him, maintaining discipline requires a strong partnership between families and educational authorities.

“We encourage parents and guardians to partner with school authorities in guiding and monitoring their children, as the responsibility for nurturing discipline and good character is a shared one between the home and the school,” he stated.