Anambra to Suspend Students Missing Monday Classes

The Anambra State Government has announced that students who do not attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension.

The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, gave the statement on Wednesday while meeting with the management of Mount Olive Schools and Spring Field Academy GRA in Onitsha.

According to Chuma-Udeh, the directive comes from Governor Chukwuma Soludo and follows reports that some schools were not adhering to the government’s Monday attendance policy.

Anambra Suspends Headteachers Over Low Pupil Turnout — Governor Chukwuma Soludo. Credit: Punch

She added that the measure aims to ensure full resumption of academic activities on Mondays across the state and called on schools to follow the directive.

“This measure is in line with the State Government’s resolve to ensure full resumption of academic activities on Mondays across Anambra. I urge schools to comply with the directive.”

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