Anambra Bans Writing of Assignments in Textbooks, Explains Its Position
- The Anambra state government has outlawed the practice of writing assignments in textbooks, citing concerns over waste and sustainability
- The move is part of a broader strategy to ease financial pressure on families and promote reusable learning materials
- Authorities also announced a crackdown on costly graduation parties in nursery and primary schools, warning against financial exploitation by school proprietors
The Anambra state government has officially banned the practice of writing assignments directly inside textbooks, describing the habit as both wasteful and unsustainable.
The directive was announced as part of a broader initiative to make educational materials reusable and reduce financial strain on families.
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According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education on Friday, August 29, 2025, the state commissioner for education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed the new policy while addressing educators and school proprietors during the third day of a capacity-building workshop held at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka.
Chuma-Udeh explained that the decision was aimed at ensuring textbooks could be passed down to younger siblings, thereby promoting resource efficiency and easing the financial burden on parents.
She said:
“The decision is aimed at making textbooks reusable, especially for younger siblings of pupils who would need them when they advance to the next class.”
Inclusive textbooks and sustainable education in Anambra
The commissioner further emphasised the importance of inclusivity in educational materials, urging publishers and educators to ensure that textbooks reflect diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners.
“There is also the need for textbooks to be inclusive, reflecting diversity, equality, and the needs of all learners,” she stated.
Chuma-Udeh noted that the initiative aligns with the state government’s commitment to delivering quality and sustainable education. She warned that non-compliance with the directive would not be tolerated and called on parents, teachers, and school administrators to enforce the policy.
“The government would not tolerate non-compliance with the directive, parents, teachers, and school administrators are urged to ensure strict adherence. We also encouraged stakeholders to report cases of defaulters to the Ministry of Education.”
Anambra opposes graduation parties in nursery-primary schools
In a related move, the Anambra state government announced a clampdown on what it described as incessant and unnecessary graduation parties in nursery and primary schools. The decision followed complaints from parents who expressed concern over the financial burden associated with such events.
Chuma-Udeh criticised the trend, stating that it had become a means of financial exploitation by some school owners.
She said:
“It has come to the notice of the state government that graduation parties have turned out to be avenue for financial exploitation by some school owners and the government can no longer keep quiet over the issue.”
She reiterated that education should remain a noble pursuit, not a commercial enterprise.
“Teaching and running a school is a divine call and should not be mortgaged for financial gains. Indulging in such runs contrarily to the mission and vision of the government as regards making education accessible and equitable for Anambra state age school students.”
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Anambra assembly suspends top lawmaker
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Anambra State House of Assembly suspended the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months.
Udemezue was suspended over a message and content he shared on social media, which the House described as “damaging content”.
As reported by The Punch, the lawmaker, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had shared on his social media handles, alleging that his constituency in Anambra state, Ayamelum, is marginalised in the area of constituency allowance.
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