The management of Grace Schools, has debunked the allegation of extorting parents upon the resumption of school after the COVID-19 lockdown imposed by government.
The school described the report of the alleged extortion as baseless and unfounded.
In a statement issued, the school authority challenged anyone with the evidence of the allegation of extortion to present it.
The statement reads in part: “We unequivocally put it on record that Grace Schools has not collected such unreasonable amounts from any of our parents in the course of resuming academic activities after the COVID-19 lockdown.
“The children only resumed school first time today since the forced closure of schools in March.
“All the students resumed as day students and none have paid any boarding fees. We request the rumormongers to present evidence of payment and who they paid the alleged N1.5m to, or which hotel the children were camped in.
“We believe this baseless story is sponsored by aggrieved people who could not accept our decision not to open the boarding house without iron-clad safety measures being put in place. It is wicked, immature and uncalled for.”
The schools said it had begun investigation into the source of the lie.
“Grace Schools has thrived on a long-standing record of integrity, credibility and honesty. As an institution whose teaching is hinged on honesty, and good moral conduct, we eschew any vice that may soil the hard-earned, and long-won credibility that the school is known for…
“We also appeal to the general public to disregard the story as a deliberate attempt to create unnecessary crisis for this noble institution.”
