Anambra bans writing assignments in textbooks

The Anambra State Government has prohibited the practice of writing assignments directly in textbooks, describing it as both wasteful and unsustainable.

The decision, according to the state Ministry of Education, is aimed at ensuring textbooks remain reusable, especially for younger siblings who will need them in higher classes.

Announcing the ban during the third day of a capacity-building workshop for private school proprietors and teachers at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, emphasized the need for inclusive textbooks that reflect diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners.

She explained that the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ease the financial burden on families while promoting quality and sustainable education.

Chuma-Udeh warned that the government would not tolerate violations of the directive and urged parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure compliance, adding that stakeholders should report cases of default to the Ministry of Education.

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

The commissioner noted that the measure was taken in response to complaints from parents weighed down by the costs of such ceremonies.

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She cautioned school owners against using graduation parties as avenues for financial exploitation, stressing that the government would not overlook violations.

“Running a school is a divine calling and must not be compromised for profit. Such practices go against the mission and vision of the government in ensuring accessible and equitable education for children across Anambra State,” she said.