Otti bans payments in Abia public schools in line with free basic education policy
Abia government has banned all forms of payments in public primary and secondary schools statewide, in line with its free basic education policy.
Governor Alex Otti, who announced this in his New Year message, stressed that Parents Teachers Association (PTA) levy is included in the prohibition.
“We have introduced an imprest account system for the running of schools. Head teachers and school principals are now entitled to specific sums every month for managing the day-to-day operations of their schools,” he said.
“There is therefore no excuse to extort or deny any child the opportunities that come with learning and enlightenment. We shall be strict with enforcement and it will be a grievous mistake to test our will.”
Otti also pledged continuous capacity development and exposure to new techniques and superior work ethics.
“Last year, the administration sponsored the training of scores of young people from different parts of the state in vocational skills at Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba.
“Many more of these training exercises shall happen in the new year in line with our conviction that skill acquisition is one of the surest paths to overcoming poverty and unemployment.”
– Leadership.
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