ANAMBRA GOVT BANS WRITING ASSIGNMENTS IN TEXTBOOKS, CLAMPS DOWN ON SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTIES

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.

The directive, announced on Friday by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, is aimed at making textbooks reusable, particularly for younger siblings who will need them in subsequent classes.

Speaking during a capacity-building workshop for private school proprietors and teachers at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka, Chuma-Udeh stressed that textbooks must also reflect inclusivity, diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners.

She warned that the government would not tolerate non-compliance, urging parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure strict adherence and report defaulters to the Ministry of Education.

In the same vein, the state government also announced a clampdown on incessant graduation parties in schools, especially at the nursery and primary levels.

Chuma-Udeh said the decision followed complaints from parents over the financial burden imposed by such celebrations, which she described as exploitative.

“It has come to the notice of the state government that graduation parties have become avenues for financial exploitation by some school owners. Teaching and running a school is a divine call and should not be mortgaged for financial gains,” she stated.

The commissioner reiterated that education in Anambra must remain accessible, equitable, and free from unnecessary financial pressure on families.