The Anambra government has warned that any student who fails to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension.

The commissioner for education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, issued the warning while addressing the managements of Mount Olive Schools and Spring Field Academy GRA, Onitsha, in her office on Wednesday.

Ms Chuma-Udeh said the directive followed instructions from Governor Charles Soludo.

The schools were summoned to explain the alleged noncompliance with the government’s order on Monday school attendance.

She said, “This measure is in line with the State Government’s resolve to ensure full resumption of academic activities on Mondays across Anambra. I urge schools to comply with the directive.”

While the management of Mount Olive Schools claimed attendance had improved, Spring Field Academy said parents were reluctant to bring their children to school on Mondays.

Both schools pledged to intensify efforts to ensure students’ regular attendance.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education, through the Examination Development Centre, has conducted the 2026 Transition Placement Examination.

Ms Chuma-Udeh said she monitored the exercise at the various centres, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Ifeoma Agbaizu.

The centres visited included UNIZIK Demonstration School, Igwebeze Primary School and Igwebuike Grammar School, all located in Awka.

(NAN)