Dr Adaramaja Debunks Allegation By PDP of Humiliating Teachers 

 

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), Professor Shehu Raheem Adaramaja, has dismissed the allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accusing him of humiliating teachers during a monitoring visit to Government Day Secondary School (GDSS) Amule, Ilorin.

Reacting to the statement in an exclusive conversation with Just Event Online TV, Prof. Adaramaja described the PDP’s claim as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public through falsehood and political propaganda.

An eyewitness, who is a staff member of the school, also debunked the allegation, stating that the visit by the KWSUBEB Chairman was part of a joint monitoring exercise with officials from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in Abuja.

According to the eyewitness, the monitoring team arrived at the school on Monday morning and observed that the small compound—barely the size of two classrooms—was littered with pieces of paper.

Prof. Adaramaja expressed concern about the untidy environment, after which the teachers present apologized and voluntarily began picking up the litter

“In fact, the eyewitness said, “Prof. Adaramaja himself joined the teachers in picking up the papers as a demonstration of leadership by example.

The UBEC officials who accompanied him commended his humility and described it as an exemplary act that should be emulated by others in positions of authority.”

The eyewitness added that there was no confrontation or humiliation of any teacher, contrary to what the opposition party claimed.

The monitoring team later continued their visit to other schools after advising the school management to maintain a clean environment.

The KWSUBEB Chairman reiterated his commitment to discipline, accountability, and excellence in the state’s education system, emphasizing that his actions have always been guided by a sense of responsibility and service, not pride or abuse of authority.

> “Cleanliness and orderliness are part of a conducive learning environment,” Prof. Adaramaja stated. “What happened at GDSS Amule was a simple reminder that teachers must lead by example in instilling discipline among students — not an act of humiliation.”

Meanwhile, officials of UBEC have reportedly commended the SUBEB Chairman’s display of humility and leadership during the exercise, describing it as a rare gesture worthy of praise rather than criticism.

The Kwara SUBEB boss urged the public to disregard the PDP’s version of events, which he said was aimed at politicizing a routine inspection exercise and discrediting the government’s ongoing reforms in the education sector.

Meanwhile,  the NUT in the state has expressed its deepest sympathy and solidarity wwith the teachers over the unfortunate incident that occurred during the SUBEB Chairman’s visit to your school.

According to the NUT Chairman,  Comrade Saka Adanla,  the humiliation and disrespect meted out to you by the Chairman is totally unacceptable and uncalled for.

He assured the teachers that the State Leadership of NUT Kwara State Wing is fully aware of the situation and is working tirelessly to address this issue.

“We condemn this behaviour in the strongest terms and demand an apology from the SUBEB Chairman.

“Please be assured that we are on top of the situation and will ensure that your rights and dignity are protected.

“Thank you for your dedication and service”, the Chairman, NUT Ilorin East Branch said.