Sit-At-Home Order: Anambra Government Approves Saturdays As School Day In Lieu Of Mondays

Anambra State Government has approved Saturdays as school day in place of Mondays, which have been taken by the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

According to Sahara Reporters, IPOB had on July 30 ordered a sit-at-home protest in the South-East every Monday until Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, would be released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

The group however announced the suspension of the order on August 14.

Despite several weeks after the suspension of the order, business activities are still grounded every Monday out of fear. It was gathered that some hoodlums have been enforcing the sit-at-home directive.

Saturday classes are therefore to commence on October 30, 2021, according to a memorandum from the government that has been released.

The memo titled, ‘Anambra State Government Approves Saturday as School Day' states thus;

"I am directed by the Executive Secretary to inform you that the Anambra State Government has approved Saturdays as school days in place of Mondays.

“All HM's are to notify teachers, pupils as well as parents about the new development. Quality Assurance supervision and every other supervision henceforth will hold on Saturdays.

“Every game permission for absent from classes on Saturdays must be addressed to the Executive Chairman ASUBBEB through the Executive Secretary following due process. Saturday classes will commence on 30/10/21 I.e. next week.”

Confirming the memo, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Don Adinuba said the government wants children to learn well hence the approval of Saturday classes.

According to him, the state government is passionate about the education of the children and never wants them to miss anything.

He added that the Governor approved the Saturday classes so that the children will not lag behind.­