The Anambra State Government has suspended the headteachers of nine state-owned primary and secondary schools for two weeks following reports of extremely low student attendance on Monday, as some residents continued to observe sit-at-home orders.
Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, chairman of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), announced the suspension during an assessment visit to the affected schools. The visit was part of a government effort to monitor compliance with the state’s directive against Monday school closures linked to illegal sit-at-home activities.
Nwadinobi expressed disappointment, noting that while teachers were present, student turnout was either very poor or nonexistent. Findings revealed that some schools had no pupils at all, while others had attendance figures ranging from two to five learners. For example:
Union Primary School, Ukpo – 3 pupils
Walter Eze Secondary School, Ukpo – 0 pupils
Aguoji Primary School, Ifitedunu – 5 pupils
Hilltop Primary School, Ifitedunu – 3 pupils
Chukwurah Primary School, Abatete – 0 pupils
Uzubi Primary School, Eziowelle – 2 pupils
Union Primary School, Eziowelle – 3 pupils
Umunebo Primary School, Nteje – 0 pupils
Central School, Atani – 0 pupils
The suspended headteachers have been directed to hand over to the next most senior officers to ensure continuity of school administration. Nwadinobi emphasized that the decision reflects the government’s zero tolerance for negligence and its commitment to restoring discipline, accountability, and full academic engagement in public schools.
This action follows an earlier Executive Order abolishing Monday school closures due to sit-at-home orders. A letter dated January 22, 2026, from ASUBEB Board Secretary Loveline Mgbemena warned that teachers and non-tutorial staff failing to comply would face a 20% salary deduction or total forfeiture.
The government continues to stress that full student attendance is mandatory to maintain academic standards and ensure uninterrupted learning.
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