Principal, OGSOSA Goes Tough on Students, Parents of Okpe Grammar School Over Indecent Attitude To Learnig.

Principal, OGSOSA Goes Tough on Students, Parents of Okpe Grammar School Over Indecent Attitude To Learning

An emergency meeting convened by the Okpe Grammar School Old Students Association and the Parents Teachers Association has raised alarm over rising cases of student indiscipline and anti-social behaviour at Okpe Grammar School in Sapele.

The meeting, attended by hundreds of parents, alumni members and education stakeholders, focused heavily on the growing involvement of students in cultism, drug abuse, vandalism, insecurity and other activities described as detrimental to their academic and moral development.

Speakers at the meeting blamed the worsening situation largely on students, accusing many of openly defying school authority, destroying facilities and engaging in disruptive behaviour that is gradually undermining the school’s reputation.

Chief Benson Okorodudu, Executive Assistant to Delta State Government on Peace Resolution and Conflict management, and a prominent old student, expressed concern that despite efforts by alumni to renovate and support the school, facilities provided—including doors, windows and protective installations—have been vandalised by students.

 “We are surprised that despite all efforts to restore order, students, aided by some parents, have refused to cooperate with school authorities,” he said, warning that the institution is “drifting towards closure” due to persistent negative reports.

He further alleged that some parents embolden indiscipline by confronting teachers over disciplinary actions, describing such incidents as unacceptable and damaging to the school system.

Other stakeholders also called for stricter measures, with Comrade Odafe Omeri Isaiah recommending the arrest of parents who invade the school to harass teachers, while Mr. Ashe Bright proposed expulsion for students who attend school without basic learning materials.

Dr. Yinusa Ogheneovo, the Alumni global President outlined new enforcement strategies, including the deployment of security personnel at the school gate, routine patrols during lessons, a ban on mobile phones and immediate arrest and expulsion of students who violate established rules.

Mr. Louis Afinotan, however, noted that teachers must also improve supervision and discipline, stressing that lax enforcement has contributed to the current situation.

The Chairman of Sapele Local Government chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Abebe Kingsley, who visited the school in company of the local government Secretary, described the behaviour of students as troubling, linking it to drug-related issues and pledging support for improved security measures.

Similarly, Hon. Raymond Overah, Sapele Local Government Council Secretary assured that the local government would back all decisions aimed at restoring discipline, noting that reports emerging from the school were “not what should be associated with a reputable institution.”

The school principal, Akpobasa Omonigho, welcomed the resolutions, expressing optimism that the joint efforts of parents, alumni and government would help address the growing crisis and restore order within the school.

Those present include representatives of the Post Primary School Board, and  from the CIE.