The Anambra State Government has approved the United Nations (UN) suggestion that schools finish regular academic activity at 2.30 p.m.
Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, the state’s Commissioner for Education and a professor declared this in a statement issued Monday in Awka, the state capital.
Ms Chuma-Udeh stated that the adoption will allow pupils to get enough rest and spend time with their parents every day.
She said:
“The adoption is in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s desire for school children to have adequate rest and interaction with their parents before commencement of the next day’s activities.
“All school heads in the state are to adhere to this directive and ensure closure of all daily academic activities at 2.30 p.m.”
According to the official, the new closure hour will allow pupils to be home by 3 p.m.
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