Abia Government Sacks Principal of Midwifery School Following Student Accusations
The Abia State Government has dismissed the former acting principal of Okezie School of Midwifery Abiriba, Mrs Ogbonna Chituru Adiele following a protest by students of the school who accused her of embezzlement and poor management. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, promptly suspended the former school head and appointed Mrs. Okorie Comfort James in her place to ensure the smooth operation of the school.
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The Abia State Government has dismissed the former acting principal of Okezie School of Midwifery Abiriba, Mrs Ogbonna Chituru Adiele following a protest by students of the school who accused her of embezzlement and poor management.
The students had protested against Mrs Ogbonna misappropriation of funds meant for the school’s seamless operation, the personal misuse of the SUG ECG machine, and the hiring of ghost workers to embezzle money.
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The protesting students, who had gathered openly within the school grounds, questioned the reasoning behind some of her actions in her role as principal.
In a protest letter signed by the President, Comrade Uche Maximus, The school’s Students Union Government petitioned for the removal of the Acting Principal. in a document titled, ‘Petition for the Removal of the Head of our School, Acting Principal, Mrs. Ogbonna Chituru Adiele,’ the leadership of the union had urged the Abia State Commissioner for Health to investigate these allegations and take prompt action to ensure a fair and just educational environment.
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"Other grievances against the acting principal included prolonged absence from duty, neglecting responsibilities, poor academic management that is detrimental to students’ education, as well as usurping duties properly delegated to the Vice Principal, Administration; Examination Committee, and School Accounting Services."
The Student Union Goverment also said it was due to the grave concerns raised regarding her leadership and management of the school that compelled them to seek her removal, even as the union requested a response regarding the actions government takes to address the students’ concerns."
In response to the student protest and their letter, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, promptly suspended the former school head and appointed Mrs. Okorie Comfort James in her place to ensure the smooth operation of the school.
