Principals, headmasters and teachers in public schools have been punished for extorting an array of extra charges from pupils in Cross River State.
Commissioner for Quality Education in the state, Dr Godwin Amanke confirmed that six principals have been suspended and 12 others removed from office.
Briefing journalists in the state about the activities of his ministry, he noted that these charges were very worrisome. He said: “School tuition in the state is free. We have suspended six principals so far over the unusual and inflated charges on students. We have given several queries to others involved in illegal charges and dealings, including bribing and acceptance of bribes to be posted to township schools.
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