The Anambra State Federal government has sanctioned seven private schools for breaching its instruction forbiding graduation celebrations, ordering them to reimburse all fees collected from moms and dads for the occasions within one month or threat being shut down.
The regulation was revealed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Ekene Ogugua, throughout a conference with the owners of the affected schools, according to info published on the site of the state Ministry of Education on Sunday.
Ogugua stated the federal government had stepped up enforcement of its policy versus unauthorised levies and graduation events in schools, stressing that institutions need to comply with approved education regulations.
He directed the impacted 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 regulation within the stated period will be sealed and closed.
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The affected schools are Kings School, Amawbia; Paraiso Montessori School, Awka; Bluepoint School, Awka; Favour Dot Queen Academy, Awka; Little Angel British School, Aguleri; Handmaid Baby Jesus Nursery and Main School, Awka; and Frobel Height Academy, Awka.
Ogugua explained that the enforcement workout is meant to stop schools from enforcing unauthorised charges on parents under the guise of graduation events and to ensure that both personal and public schools operate in line with the state’s education policies.
He kept in mind that the federal government was particularly worried about the financial burden compulsory graduation fees put on moms and dads, especially at a time when many families are currently coming to grips with increasing education expenses.
The commissioner also cautioned other schools across the state against flouting the directive, warning that keeping an eye on groups would continue inspections across education zones to identify and sanction erring organizations.
He added that the policy forms part of the federal government’s more comprehensive efforts to reinforce discipline in the education sector, maintain established requirements and safeguard parents from unneeded monetary obligations.
The Ministry of Education advised school proprietors, administrators, parents and other stakeholders to support the effort by guaranteeing full compliance, keeping in mind that the sanctions underscore the federal government’s resolve to remove unauthorised charges and enforce accountability within schools throughout Anambra State.