Biodun Esan, Ilorin
Kwara State has frowned at a culture of people branding books and other items to be donated to public schools with subtle or obvious political messages and indoctrination.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, said in Ilorin that the government also frowned at the practice of emblazoning the picture of the donor on such books or school materials.
“While every support for public school is welcome and appreciated, the government has a standing policy that such materials do not come with political branding of any kind.
“It is on record that education materials that the state government donated to school children between 2019 and now usually do not come with the picture of His Excellency the Governor, who feels such practices are not healthy for young children.
“Public officials and private individuals should kindly take note of this,” the Commissioner added.
She expressed the government’s appreciation to everyone who gives any form of support for public education in the state.
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