An Executive Order abolishing various fees being collected by some principals, Head teachers and other school officials in Ekiti State was on Wednesday signed by the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi.

Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has taken further steps to revoke collection of illegal levies and fees in public primary and secondary schools.

The governor on Wednesday signed an Executive Order banning extortion of pupils in the guise of various fees collected by some principals, head teachers and other school officials.

The executive order, according to him, makes provisions for stiffer sanctions and penalties for school principals and head teachers extorting pupils and students through illegal fees.

Fayemi explained that the action was taken because of reports that school heads were still collecting illegal fees after his pronouncement banning same last Wednesday during his senatorial town hall meetings.

The governor expressed dismay that some principals and head teachers were still extorting students under the pretext of collecting voluntary donations.

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