In a move aimed at promoting sustainable education and easing financial burdens on families, the Anambra State Government has officially banned the practice of writing assignments directly inside textbooks.
The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, during a capacity-building workshop for private school proprietors and teachers held at St. John of God Secondary School, Awka, on Thursday, August 28.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh emphasized that writing in textbooks renders them unusable for other students, particularly younger siblings who could benefit from hand-me-down learning materials.
She described the practice as both wasteful and unsustainable, urging schools to adopt more responsible methods of assigning and completing homework.
To ensure compliance, the Commissioner warned that the government would not tolerate violations of the directive.
She called on parents, teachers, and school administrators to enforce the policy and encouraged stakeholders to report any defaulters to the Ministry of Education.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy by the Anambra State Government to reduce educational costs and promote quality, inclusive, and sustainable learning across the state.
