No headmaster or head teacher can henceforth reject posting to rural or any other parts of Cross River State.
The permanent secretary in charge of Secondary Education Board in the state, Mr Eyo Offiong disclosed this weekend, when he welcomed delegation of NUJ leadership and the 2025 media week celebration committee to his office.
He said the board is no longer passive on issues of teachers rejecting posting to other schools they do not like.
Before now there were allegations and media reports that there were gales of bribe scandals and teachers on the state civil service payroll refusing to serve in remote communities, as others were stagnated.
Offiong stated that no teacher can accuse him of accepting or encouraging bribe taking before their official papers are processed.
He said, “Every teacher or head teacher in Cross River State is now getting his due attention and posting without necessarily bribing me or my officials.
“They know that I am not out for such. I dont in any way encourage bribing of any sorts. I do ensure that what is due anyone gets to him or her without condoning illegalities or favouritism.
“This is why no teacher or head teacher will dare reject transfer to any schools.
He vowed to further reposition the Board and sustain the tempo of work, making it more conducive for the personnel.
Reacting chairman of the NUJ, Archbong Bassey commended Offiong’s commitment and assiduous leadership at the board, assuring that his Union will always highlight issues affecting them.
