The Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Salihu Dogo, Jalingo, Taraba State, Mr. Haruna Joshua, and the examination officer, Mr. Ezekiel Rimamsikwe, have been suspended by the State Government over allegations of undermining Governor Agbu Kefas’ free and compulsory education policy.
Both individuals were accused of collecting registration fees for the 2024 West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examinations (SSCE) contrary to the directive of the state government.
In separate suspension letters dated April 5, 2024, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Joachim, accused Joshua and Rimamsikwe of accepting money from candidates for the examinations despite the recently introduced free and compulsory education policy by the state governor.
“Considering the above, you are hereby instructed to transfer the administration of the school to the Vice Principal Administration with immediate effect pending the final investigation of the matter,” the letter stated.
