The Oyo State Obidient Movement, under the coordination of Hon. Dele Abiola, has expressed deep concern over the disturbing revelations surrounding the treatment of teachers enlisted for the World Bank and BESDA-sponsored seminar workshops in the state.
It is now a matter of public knowledge that several LCDA administrators allegedly engaged in corrupt practices by deducting a substantial portion of the stipends allocated to teachers who participated in the program. Shockingly, beyond these unlawful deductions, teachers were further compelled to pay ₦2,500 each to their zonal coordinators as a so-called “appreciation fee.”
An anonymous source also revealed that during the first batch of the program, enlisted teachers received tablets and power banks provided by the World Bank in partnership with BESDA to enhance effective teaching. However, the distribution of these devices for the second and third batches was handed over to LCDA authorities, many of whom allegedly manipulated the process by removing original names from the list and replacing them with others.
Furthermore, when stipends were disbursed to the LCDAs, the amounts meant for individual teachers were reportedly slashed, in clear violation of the program’s guidelines and the principles of accountability.
In light of these alarming reports, the Oyo State Obidient Movement is calling on Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde to urgently investigate these allegations and ensure that any LCDA administrator found culpable is brought to book. Failure to act swiftly, the Movement warns, could tarnish the reputation of his administration and undermine public trust in governance.
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