Tin God Nigerian Politicians! Oyo State Governor Demands Written Apology Before He Will Re-open 17 Schools Shut Down Last Month Over Protests!

 

Oyo State government is demanding a written apology from students, management and principals of the 17 schools in the state that were shut down last month over a protest. According to reports, the governor swore, he will only approve the re-opening of the schools when the apology is tendered. This was contained in 

a statement issued through the state communication team yesterday, July 11th.

The Deputy Governor of the state, Moses Alake Adeyemo, said this at a press briefing, in Ibadan the state capital yesterday.

"The 17 schools, whose students partook in the violent disturbances and wanton destruction of public property would remain shut until their principals, management and students showed penitence in form of letters of apology and undertaking as the case may be" the statement in part reads

Some public secondary school students in the state had embarked on a protest following alleged plans by the state government to privatize public schools. The protesting students and teachers alleged that such moves would only make the state government increase school fees and also lay off some teachers. The state government immediately denied the claims, saying the plan is to get private bodies that will manage the schools and see to the proper running of the school