The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed rage over the announcement of the closure of all the schools in the capital city without his permission.
He made it clear that all those who were responsible in the “unauthorized closure of schools in the FCT” will face severe disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service rules.
Wike, who spoke to newsmen today, November 26, shortly after inspecting the ongoing provision of infrastructure in Guzape II District in Abuja, expressed shock and disappointment over the unauthorized notice of school closure issued by officials of the FCTA Education Secretariat.
“I was watching the television last night and I saw a news scroll that the FCTA had directed that schools should be shut down and I couldn’t believe it. I had to call the Mandate Secretary of Education and of course he couldn’t reply.
“I even got to know that a circular was issued to all the schools without our approval.
“You can imagine how people will take such a decision without the head of the place knowing. It’s unfortunate… Heads have to roll. “We will not forgive anybody who is involved in this.”
The minster dismissed the suggestion that the action was taken as a precaution, saying that he could not even take such a decision without informing the President.
The Minister stressed that the Directors involved in the decision will be sanctioned according to Civil Service rules.
