The Anambra State Government has banned the act of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable.
State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, gave the directive, while speaking to participants on the third day of a capacity-building workshop organised by the Ministry of Education for private school proprietors and teachers at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh said that the decision was targeted at making textbooks reusable, especially for younger siblings of pupils who would need them when they progress to the next class. She further 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. She further encouraged stakeholders to report cases of defaulters to the Ministry of Education.
