The Delta State Government has revealed a bill prohibiting parents from visiting their children's schools during school hours. Mrs. O.M. Olushola, Chief Inspector of Education for Ika South Local Government Area, shared this information during a special edition of the Wednesday Parents and Teachers Association meeting at Alihame Mixed Secondary School.
The meeting was convened in response to the tragic incident where a teacher at the school, Sunday Ofah, was allegedly killed by a parent a few weeks ago. The suspected assailant, currently in police custody, reportedly attacked the teacher over disciplinary actions taken against his son.
Olushola emphasized that the bill in question is currently before the Delta State House of Assembly and is intended to address the safety concerns of both teachers and students during school hours. She stressed the need for parents to adhere to a code of conduct, directing any concerns or reports against teachers to be channeled through the school's principal.
The government is actively involved in supporting the family of the late teacher, Sunday Ofah, who lost his life in the line of duty. Olushola urged parents to contribute to assisting the family during this interim period.
Isaac Arimokwu, Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, affirmed that teachers are well-trained to care for students and called on parents to trust them in performing their duties. He emphasized that educational measures are designed to improve, not harm, children.
During the PTA meeting, Mr. Cletus Ujedibie, the school's principal, acknowledged the lessons learned from recent events. He encouraged teachers not to be demoralized but to continue educating the students. Expressing condolences for the unfortunate death of one of their colleagues, he prayed for such incidents never to recur.
The meeting concluded with a significant agreement, as all school parents pledged not to physically altercate with teachers. Any parent found violating this agreement will face arrest, along with their child, and be handed over to the police or other law enforcement agencies for prosecution.
