The administration of Lakwana Primary School in Omoro district has been suspended a teacher from his job due to drunkenness.
It is reported that Alex Ogwang, a Primary Five teacher has been suspended from conducting lessons by the head teacher Mr. Acelam Oyet Resceker for allegedly drinking alcohol and smoking during class hours.
The decision was taken dring a meeting with the parents last Friday, when Oyet informed parents that Ogwang Alex is a stubborn teacher and for the many years he has been in Lakwana Primary School, he has conducted himself badly and as school authorities they decided to write a letter to the district education officer -DEO's office and the department of education to delete his name from the payroll until he apologizes for his behavior, then he will be allowed back for conducting lesson.
According to Benson Lakwor the chairperson school management committee, Ogwang may return for his normal lesson after meeting disciplinary committee in the district and must write apology letter to the head teacher's office.
Ogwang when contacted for comment, said he has his own business near the school where he gets busy and so sometime it makes him report late to school.
He however says that he apologized for what happened and soon he will return to class for normal lessons after resolving the issues.
Omoro district inspector of schools Fred Acura has confirmed receipt of the letter written to them and he says education department are taking action on it according to the law.
He says Mr. Ogwan Alex will face the district disciplinary committee before he goes back for his normal job in the school.
