Anambra plans unified payment system for private schools
The proposal would clarify approved levies and authorised collectors, but a launch date and payment procedures remain unspecified.
The Anambra State Government plans to introduce a unified payment system for private schools to address multiple taxation and unauthorised financial demands.
Education Commissioner Dr Ekene Ogugua outlined the proposal during a November 5 meeting with heads of private-school associations at the State Secretariat Complex in Awka, according to a government account published November 7.
Clearer information on school levies
Ogugua said the proposed system would identify approved levies and recognised revenue collection agencies. The government says this would help prevent arbitrary charges and unauthorised collections.
He urged school proprietors to report payment demands outside those officially approved.
The announcement concerns charges demanded from private-school operators. It does not establish a central platform for parents to pay tuition or announce a reduction in school fees.
Warning over unauthorised collectors
The Director of Schools, Mrs Oyibor Alor, warned about people she described as impersonating government agents to demand money from unregistered schools.
She advised proprietors to seek clarification directly from the Ministry of Education. The government account also recorded an appeal from a school-association representative for action on multiple taxation.
Rollout details remain unclear
The announcement did not provide a launch date, approved levy amounts, payment instructions or a complete list of authorised collectors. IDNN has not independently confirmed that the proposed system is operational.