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Abia State government has declared free and compulsory education for all children in the state, regardless of their state of origin.The policy, set to commence by January 2025, will provide free education from primary one to Junior Secondary School three in all public schools.According to Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, parents and guardians who fail to comply with the new policy will face prosecution.
“Education is free in Abia State up to the end of Junior Secondary School. There is no reason whatsoever why parents will not send their children to school.“So, from the first of January 2025 when this policy will fully come into effect, defaulting parents will be prosecuted under that law.“This policy is in fulfilment of what the educational sector represents for this government.
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