The Anambra State Government has officially banned all social events, including weddings, shows, and entertainment activities, from taking place on public school premises.
This announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu, in Awka on Saturday.
Chuma-Udeh explained that the decision was made to protect school facilities and infrastructure from being damaged. “This is a warning to all principals and head teachers to desist from using school premises as a commercial venture,” she stated.
The commissioner also issued a strict warning to school leaders, saying, “Henceforth, any principal or primary school head teacher who indulges in such an act will be severely dealt with.”
To ensure the policy is followed, Chuma-Udeh directed the Chairmen of the Post Primary Schools Services Commission (PPSSC) and the State Universal Basic Education Board to inform all principals and head teachers in the state about this new directive. She emphasized the importance of adherence to the policy, urging school heads to comply fully.
