By Ikeugonna Eleke
The Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.
The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced the directive, August 28, while addressing participants on the third day of a capacity building workshop organized by the Ministry of Education for private school proprietors and teachers at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka.
This development comes after the Imo State Government had banned same in its primary and secondary schools.
While explaining the Anambra State Government’s decision on this, Prof. Chuma-Udeh said it was aimed at making textbooks re-usable, especially for younger siblings of pupils who would need them when they advanced to the next class. She also stressed the need for textbooks to be inclusive, reflecting diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners.
She warned that the government would not tolerate non-compliance with the directive and urged parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure strict adherence. This was even as she encouraged stakeholders to report cases of defaulters to the Ministry of Education.
According to the Commissioner, the initiative was part of the state government’s strategy to ease financial pressure on families, while promoting quality and sustainable education.
