The Chief and people of Gongnia have petitioned the Governing Council of St. John Bosco College of Education to renew the tenure of the current principal, Professor Joseph Amikuzuno.
The community has voiced strong objections to what they perceive as a unilateral decision to appoint a new principal without consulting the governing Council and other key stakeholders.
In a letter addressed to the Governing Council of the college, the community expressed dissatisfaction with the Chairman’s efforts to appoint a new Principal.
“We wish to register our displeasure at the turn of events, especially where it involves a principal with visible evidence of progressive developmental projects and prospects to move the College to another level,” the petition stated.
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In the letter, the community highlighted Professor Joseph Amikuzuno’s significant contributions to the College and the local area, emphasizing the importance of retaining him.
“The Chairman in the past extended the tenure of retiree principals who added little to the progress of the college, yet is now initiating processes to replace a hardworking young professor and native of the land,” the petition continued.
Among the key achievements cited by the community are:
- Settling a 42-year-old land litigation out of court successfully
- Constructing a fence wall for the College
- Significant infrastructural development
- Establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual benefit with the community
- Introducing new academic programs and a remedial program for students
- Transforming the College Basic School into a model school
- Increasing staff strength by over 50%
- Completing the College auditorium which had stalled since 2012
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The office of the Gongnia Chief argued that the decision appears biased and not in the best interest of the college or community.
“We are opposed to the removal or replacement of the Principal when he still has an opportunity to serve a term. The reasons given by the Chairman cannot outweigh his achievements.”
The community has appealed to the Governing Council to reject the Chairman’s decision and allow the current Principal to continue his term.
