The Anambra State Government has actually sanctioned seven independent schools for breaching its regulation restricting graduation parties, ordering them to reimburse all costs gathered from moms and dads for the events within one month or threat being shut down.
The directive was revealed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ekene Ogugua, during a meeting with the owners of the impacted schools, according to details released on the website of the state Ministry of Education on Sunday.
Ogugua said the government had actually stepped up enforcement of its policy versus unauthorised levies and graduation events in schools, stressing that organizations should abide by authorized education policies.
He directed the affected schools to return all cash collected from moms and dads for graduation-related activities and supply the Ministry of Education with proven evidence of the refunds within one month.
According to the commissioner, any school that stops working to abide by the directive within the stated duration will be sealed and closed.
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The impacted schools are Kings School, Amawbia; Paraiso Montessori School, Awka; Bluepoint School, Awka; Favour Dot Queen Academy, Awka; Little Angel British School, Aguleri; Handmaid Infant Jesus Nursery and Main School, Awka; and Frobel Height Academy, Awka.
Ogugua explained that the enforcement workout is planned to stop schools from enforcing unauthorised charges on parents under the guise of graduation ceremonies and to make sure that both personal and public schools operate in line with the state’s education policies.
He noted that the government was particularly worried about the financial burden compulsory graduation fees put on moms and dads, particularly at a time when lots of families are currently coming to grips with rising education expenditures.
The commissioner likewise cautioned other schools across the state against flouting the directive, warning that keeping track of groups would continue inspections across education zones to recognize and sanction erring organizations.
He added that the policy forms part of the federal government’s wider efforts to reinforce discipline in the education sector, promote recognized standards and secure parents from unnecessary financial obligations.
The Ministry of Education advised school proprietors, administrators, parents and other stakeholders to support the effort by ensuring complete compliance, noting that the sanctions underscore the federal government’s willpower to remove unauthorised charges and enforce accountability within schools across Anambra State.