Delta Commissioner, Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Patrick Ukah, has accused politicians of influencing posting of teachers to rural areas.
Ukah disclosed this at a meeting with the state House of Assembly Committee on Education in Asaba.
He stated that the challenge has had a negative impact on the vision of the ministry to ensure improved standard in rural communities.
He urged the committee to stop politicians from mounting undue pressure on ministry officials to post relatives to urban centres.
He also identified unchecked vandalism of school properties as another factor militating against educational standards.
“The level of vandalism we are witnessing in our schools at present is worrisome. Almost every year, we keep providing furniture to some of the schools. Yet, there is a dearth of chairs as the ones we provide are always vandalised,” he said.
“To address the challenge, the Ministry has set up an advocacy committee made up of traditional rulers, youth bodies and vigilance organisations that will help check the ugly trend,” he added.
Chairman, House Committee on Education, Charles Emetulu, noted that the committee is ready to address the challenge through effective legislation.
