Anambra Government Warns Students Against Missing Mondays Due to Sit-at-home, Threatens One-Week Suspension

The Anambra State Government has warned that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension.

The warning was issued by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, while meeting with the management of Mount Olive Schools and Springfield Academy GRA, Onitsha, on Wednesday.

Chuma-Udeh said the directive was issued following instructions from Governor Chukwuma Soludo and came after the schools were called to explain reported noncompliance with the state’s Monday attendance policy.

“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,” the commissioner stated.

During the meeting, Mount Olive Schools management noted that student attendance had improved, while Springfield Academy reported that some parents were reluctant to send their children to school on Mondays. Both schools promised to step up efforts to ensure regular attendance.

In a related development, the Ministry of Education, through the Examination Development Center, has conducted the 2026 Transition Placement Examination. Chuma-Udeh said she personally monitored the exercise at several centres, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ifeoma Agbaizu.