ANAMBRA BANS WRITING IN TEXTBOOKS TO CUT COSTS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LEARNING

The Anambra State Government has rolled out a new policy designed to ease the financial burden on families while promoting sustainability in education.

In a decisive announcement, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, declared that students across the state must no longer write assignments inside their textbooks.

She explained during a workshop with private school owners and teachers that the habit of scribbling in textbooks often makes them unusable for other learners, forcing parents to purchase new ones every year.

Prof. Chuma-Udeh noted that this policy would encourage students to maintain their textbooks in good condition while turning to exercise books for homework and practice.

Beyond saving parents significant costs, the initiative is expected to instill responsibility in students and allow textbooks to serve multiple generations of learners.

Reactions from the public have been varied. Many parents have warmly welcomed the directive, describing it as a long-awaited relief in a tough economy.

Teachers admitted it may require closer monitoring of exercise books but agreed that the long-term benefits far outweigh the challenges. Students, however, remain curious and are still adjusting to the shift in their daily study habits.

With this move, Anambra State signals its commitment to building a future-friendly educational system—one that balances knowledge, affordability, and sustainability for every child.

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