Despite Ondo State Government’s recent employment of 1,010 secondary school teachers, shocking revelations have emerged from Anglican Grammar School, Irun-Ogbagi Akoko, in Akoko Northwest local government of the state, where students are left stranded without teachers in core subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Yoruba, and Cultural & Creative Arts.
A letter dated September 23, 2025, and addressed to the Old Students’ Association by the school principal, pleaded for urgent intervention from alumni to employ teachers, stressing that the school is on the brink of academic collapse.
The letter, now trending online, has sparked anger among alumni and education stakeholders, who accuse the government of neglecting rural schools.
📌 Facebook Reactions
> Alabi Joseph Olajide: “Do you mean there’s no teacher for all the subjects you mentioned? I’m worried about the students’ future. How will they cope without these essential subjects?”
> Martins B. Ademehingun (Author): “This issue has been long. I left the school 20 years ago, same thing. Our people in that community are too quiet. Alumni are currently contributing money to renovate the said school. Sad tale.”
> Arakunrin Ayodeji Bright: “The situation is very critical 💯.”
Education analysts note that while the Aiyedatiwa-led administration’s recruitment of 1,000 teachers is commendable, it has failed to bridge the gaping shortage across Ondo schools.
Rural communities like Akoko remain the worst hit, with students preparing for WAEC and NECO examinations without qualified subject teachers.
Observers warn that unless urgent action is taken to fill these vacancies, the future of Ondo’s next generation could be permanently compromised.
Efforts to reach the state commissioner for education, Professor Igbelekele Ajibefun were not successful as of the time of filing the report.
