The Anambra State government has prohibited the hosting of social gatherings, weddings, shows, and entertainment activities on the grounds of public schools.
This announcement was made by Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, in Awka yesterday. Chuma-Udeh explained that the decision aims to safeguard school properties and facilities from being damaged.
This is a warning to all principals and head teachers to desist from using school premises as commercial venture.“Henceforth, any principal or primary school head teacher who indulge in such act will be severely dealt with,” she said.
The commissioner directed the chairmen of thePost Primary Schools Services Commission (PPSSC) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) to disseminate the information to all principals and head teachers in the state.She also directed school heads to keep to the policy.
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