The Old Man Farmer in the Principal's office

It was around 11a.m the old farmer, Mr Isekolowo went to his farm behind the school farm for clearing and planting on his new farm as usual. Getting to the farm , he dropped his bag under a palm tree and hanged his clothes on a peg. Not more than an hour, he saw some half burnt exercise books and textbooks. What! How? He was wondering asking himself with great surprise. He carefully brought out his camera to take a snapshot of all the books he found- the camera was sent to him by one of his brothers who stays abroad, he would kept this camera in his pocket most of the time. Mr Isekolowo has never for once enjoyed his crops due to some stubborn students were sneaking out of the school compound to go and steal in his farm. He has been looking for a student he will use as a scapegoat therefore he asked his brother to send a camera to him. He picked the pieces of the papers which contained name as an evidence to prove and went straight to the school.

Morning sir, how may I help you? Mr Isekolowo did not even allow the security greeting landed, it as if when one has already poured petrol on firewood and ignite it with matches- eenh! Help? Can you help yourself ? Look at yourself, faded monkeys - he hissed. Anyways, is your principal around? The two securities who were attending to Mr Isekolowo were really surprised and they were incapable of making sense- Oga! Ooga....!! Don't oga me, dundi united- Mr Isekolowo insulted them. " Oga means boss, it's used to show respect". The other security who was eating doughnut before Mr Isekolowo arrived quickly directed him to the Principal's office to elude any further embarrassment .

Hello sir, both of them exchanged hands sake. Sir, have your seat. Mr Isekolowo opened his bag and brought out the remnants of the books he found in his farm, can you see? Your students have been stealing my corn, yam and all my crops. It's as if that's not enough they also turned my farm land to their library where books are kept- he narrated all he has been facing by the students to the principal. The principal put on the his glasses on the table right in front of him and checked the book brought by Mr Isekolowo - wow! Their names are here, very good. He nodded his head and removed his glasses. Mr Isekolowo puts his hands across his chest, waiting for the principal's decision on this matter. Sir, I'm very sorry about that, I don't want to say I'm fed up of these these students. I have tried my best on the students but they're just turning down all my efforts. I have disseminated info that we are holding P.T.A meeting next week. I'm really sorry sir. All these issues will be addressed in the meeting and you're also expected to be there too. Sir please can you do me a favour? The principal requested? Favour? Which favour? Mr Isekolowo replied. I want to place a request that this reminants should be kept here till next week to be served as an evidence. Eeeee! No problem. He felt reluctant because Mr Isekolowo beliefs that both the teachers and the principal also have their lapses in this matter.

Suddenly the bell rang for break and Mama Putts, the school food seller came into the principal's office to come and ask the principal what he would like to eat. She greeted the principal and Mr Isekolowo, she realized that the principal was busy so she turned back. The principal quickly decoded and told Mama Putts to come back later.

Is she among your staff too? Mr Isekolowo asked the principal. Yes, she's a cook. Like I was saying sir... Mr Isekolowo quickly interrupted him. May I ask you some questions? The principal nodded his head, Yes! Yes.Do you have security in the school at all? Yes the principal answered. Mr Isekolowo smiles and put his hand across his chick- then what's their responsibility that your students are so free to go out of the school premises during the school hour? And even your teachers , are they not checking the students note book? Why are they here for? To receive only their salaries?. Anyways, many things will be discussed in the meeting. Bye for now. He stood up and left the principal's office.

Suddenly mama Putts came back to the principal's office.Yes you're here again thank you. Call any of those student for me. She peeped through the entrance of the office and called on one of the students who was passing by, he name is Alifat. She a Muslim girl wearing ijab. She ran to her - hello ma, I'm here. The principal quickly instructed her to go and call one of the securities at the gate. Get me Semo and Vegetable soup the principal told the Mama Putts who was still waiting for the principal's opinion. And she went to her shop.