Kwara government warns school administrators against unauthorized fees

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Kwara Government Warns School Administrators Against Unauthorized Fees

The Kwara State Government has warned school administrators against collecting unauthorized fees from students, saying such actions are illegal and unacceptable.

The warning was issued by the state's Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Aliyu Muhammad, during a meeting with school administrators in Ilorin, the state capital.

Dr. Muhammad said that the government had received several complaints from parents and guardians about unauthorized fees being collected by some schools, adding that such actions were not only illegal but also unfair to the students and their parents.

He warned that any school administrator found collecting unauthorized fees would be severely punished, saying that the government would not tolerate any form of exploitation of students and their parents.

"We want to assure parents and guardians that the government is committed to providing quality education to our children, and we will not allow any school administrator to exploit them through unauthorized fees," Dr. Muhammad said.

He also urged parents and guardians to report any school that collects unauthorized fees to the government, saying that the government would take necessary action to address the issue.

The commissioner also called on school administrators to be transparent in their financial dealings, saying that they should provide detailed breakdown of the fees they collect to parents and guardians.

"We want to ensure that our children receive quality education, and we will not allow any school administrator to compromise their education through unauthorized fees," Dr. Muhammad said.

The warning comes as the government is working to improve the education sector in the state, including the provision of infrastructure and equipment to schools.

In recent years, there have been several complaints about unauthorized fees being collected by some schools in Kwara State, leading to protests and demonstrations by parents and guardians.

The government's warning is seen as a move to address the issue and ensure that schools operate in a transparent and accountable manner.