Oshiomhole backs dismissal of absent teachers with biblical doctrine

The Governor of Edo state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has stated that the government took a tough stance against erring teachers, in line with biblical injunctions which says that he that does not work, should not eat.
The governor made this known while speaking at an inter-denominational service organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City as part of activities to close Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s first tenure in office and usher in a second one.
Chairman of Edo state chapter of CAN, Bishop Peter Imasuen, speaking during the service, appealed to the governor to recall the sacked teachers.
The Governor had fired dozens of public school teachers for absenteeism, and lateness to work after embarking on a series of unannounced visits to schools some weeks ago.
Responding to the plea, Comrade Oshiomhole said that “even the Bible says the labourer deserves his wages and described the situation as challenges of leadership.”
“I appreciate the power of forgiveness but the Bible says the labourer deserves his wages and the Bible also says that those who do not work should not eat” the Governor affirmed, adding that “and these are the challenges of leadership. The Bible also tells us that if a finger leads you to commit sin, it is better to cut it off.”
“If a teacher would lead us to commit sin we better dismiss that teacher.”
The Governor also emphasised the need for hard work in the state, saying “for Edo to work, all its parts must work. Every man and woman of age must work. That is why I take my work seriously. Every leader must device the right means under the guidance of God to deploy the carrot and the stick.”
“Just as much as you desire to honour or reward those who helped to deliver service,you must also find the courage to bring to line those who think they can earn without working” he explained.
The service which attracted the cream of the society in Edo State including former Head of state, General Yakubu Gowon and chieftains of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), was held at the hard court of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City, the state capital.
General Gowon, at the event congratulated the people of the state for re-electing the governor and assured them that he will do more than he did in his first tenure.
Special prayers were later said for the Governor, the Deputy Governor, the state’s judiciary and legislature, the nation, the Oba of Benin and traditional rulers.