The Ondo State Government has warned students against roaming the streets during school hours.

The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Igbekele Ajibefun, gave the warning on Tuesday in Akure.

Mr Ajibefun stated that any student caught roaming the streets during school hours would be apprehended and face the necessary sanction.

He explained that a task force was being constituted in each of the three senatorial districts in the state to monitor and apprehend any student found roaming the streets during school hours.

“The taskforce comprises mainly retired principals and teachers from the locality to complement the ministry’s efforts. We cannot do it alone,” the commissioner said.

According to him, the state government will ensure a total clampdown on truancy in all its public schools and prevent students from roaming the streets during school hours.

Mr Ajibefun said aside from apprehending any erring student, the head of the concerned school would be sanctioned for not enforcing discipline in the school.

He stressed that the effort was in line with the directive of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who, he said, ordered a total clampdown on truancy in schools across the state.

The commissioner emphasised that the present administration in the state was against students roaming the street during school hours

“Students must desist from roaming the streets during school hours to ensure the realisation of their academic pursuits and parents’ dreams. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration remains committed to providing quality education for all children in Ondo State,” Mr Ajibefun said.

He urged parents and guardians to collaborate with the government and schools to monitor their children’s education and advised the students to stay focused on academics to fulfil parental aspirations. 

(NAN)