Meanwhile, in a related development, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced plans to overhaul the education system in the state. Addressing members of the Rivers State Parents Teachers’ Association (PTA) for All Government Schools during a solidarity visit at Government House, Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara, represented by the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr. George Nweake, outlined the government’s commitment to revamping public schools in terms of infrastructure and content development.

Governor Fubara emphasized the government’s goal of reducing the financial burden on parents who spend a significant portion of their salaries on school fees. “We are going to transform the school system in Rivers State. The school supervision is also going to be made stronger,” he said.

The Governor highlighted plans to make public schools models of excellence, reducing the need for parents to enroll their children in private institutions. “We will make our schools to be models whereby there will be an osmotic movement from the private schools back to the public schools,” he added.

Fubara also addressed the issue of parents harassing teachers who discipline their children, stating that his administration would not tolerate such behavior. He called for a symbiotic relationship between parents and teachers to ensure a conducive learning environment.

“The Government is desirous to turn around the fortunes of our schools. Parents, please allow your children to be taught. I hear that some parents go to schools to molest teachers. This administration will not tolerate that. We cannot, in any way, condone indiscipline,” he emphasized.

Governor Fubara assured that with the right support and collaboration, the government would transform the education system in Rivers State, making it better for future generations.

The solidarity visit by the PTA was to congratulate the Governor on his achievements and to pledge their loyalty and support for his administration. The PTA also highlighted pressing needs, including the recruitment of teachers, payment of imprest to principals and head teachers, and infrastructural development of schools, urging the Governor to address these issues.