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Akbar to School Heads: Don’t say, I reported to the Ministry and the Ministry did not report to Police

Akbar to School Heads: Don’t say, I reported to the Ministry and the Ministry did not report to Police

By Semi Turaga
14/03/2020
Education Minister Rosy Akbar [Photo:Fijian Government]

“Don’t say, I reported to the Ministry and the Ministry did not report it to the Police. You are responsible !”

This was stated by Education Minister Rosy Akbar in a fiery speech directed at all Heads of Schools and Management around the country at the Sangam Heads of School and Management Seminar in Lautoka.

Akbar says nitty-gritty things that could be solved within the school comes to their attention and its put up on social media.

She says then the media will send her a snapshot and ask her for a comment adding, of course, she has to respond in a very fair manner.

Akbar went on to say that as soon as Heads of Schools get a report of a physical abuse and sexual abuse case they must follow the process under the policy.

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