CS Ogamba has come out very strong about children going to school. He says no child should be sent home just because they do not have school uniform or they have not paid school fees.
Education is for every child, and nobody should be left behind because of money or clothes. Every child has the right to learn, and teachers must make sure all children are in class every day.
He warned teachers very clearly. He said, “If any teacher sends a child home because the child does not have uniform or school fees, that teacher will also be sent home.” This shows the government is serious and is not joking.
Teachers are not supposed to punish children for things that are not their fault. Parents may struggle to pay fees or buy uniforms, but children should not suffer. Children must be allowed to learn. Sending them home is wrong.
CS Ogamba also said schools must find better ways to deal with these problems. Schools can talk to parents, help with payment plans, or give support for uniforms. The main thing is that the child must not miss school.
Every day a child misses class is a lost chance to learn. Teachers should focus on teaching and helping the children, not punishing them for things they cannot control.
This is also about fairness and kindness. Children feel very bad and embarrassed when they are sent home because they do not have school fees or uniforms. It affects their confidence and makes them feel like they do not belong.
Schools must be safe and friendly places where all children feel welcome. Parents, teachers, and the government must work together to make sure every child stays in school and gets education.
CS Ogamba made it very clear that this is not just advice. It is a rule. Any teacher who breaks this rule will face action from the government.
No child should ever be stopped from learning. Education is very important, and every child must get it. Children must come to school every day, learn, and grow without fear of being sent back home.
By NTV