The Anambra State Government has officially banned the practice of pupils writing assignments directly inside textbooks, describing the act as both wasteful and unsustainable.
This new policy, announced earlier today, is aimed at ensuring that textbooks remain reusable and can be passed down to younger siblings or other students in need. According to education authorities, many families struggle with the high cost of textbooks each academic session, and discouraging students from writing in them will help reduce unnecessary financial burdens.
Why the Ban?
For years, it has been a common habit among pupils to scribble answers, classwork, and assignments inside their textbooks. While convenient in the short term, the practice renders the books unusable for future learners. The state government highlighted that enforcing this ban will:
Promote textbook sustainability
Encourage responsible use of learning materials
Help parents save money by recycling books for younger siblings
Instill in pupils a sense of discipline and orderliness
What It Means for Students and Parents
From now on, pupils will be required to use separate exercise books for assignments and classwork, leaving textbooks clean for study and reference purposes only. Parents are urged to support this initiative by monitoring their children’s usage of school materials and ensuring compliance.
A Step Towards Affordable Education
This decision comes at a time when many families across Nigeria are grappling with rising costs of education. By promoting the reuse of textbooks, the government hopes to make schooling more affordable and reduce the waste of educational resources.
The Anambra State Government has called on school authorities, teachers, and parents to work together in enforcing the ban and ensuring that every child benefits from this new approach.
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