Kogi State bans compulsory customized textbooks and notebooks in schools, ensuring parents can buy learning materials at market prices.
The Kogi State Government has officially banned the compulsory purchase of customized textbooks and notebooks in all schools across the state. This decision, announced by the State Commissioner for Education, aims to ease the financial burden on parents and promote fair access to learning materials.
According to the Commissioner, schools are no longer allowed to force parents or guardians to buy branded textbooks or notebooks directly from them. However, the government clarified that customized learning materials are not completely prohibited. Schools may still offer them, but they must be sold at prevailing market prices, giving parents the freedom to choose where to purchase them.
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This new policy is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure transparency, affordability, and equal opportunity in the education sector. By removing mandatory customized materials, the state seeks to create a level playing field for all students and encourage competition among suppliers.
Education stakeholders in the state have welcomed the move, describing it as a major step towards making learning more affordable and accessible.