Title: The sale of school uniforms and supplies prohibited in the province of Maniema
Introduction :
The start of the school year is fast approaching and with it, an unprecedented measure has been taken in the Maniema 1 educational province. Indeed, the director of this province, Séraphin Mokito, reminded the heads of schools of the ban on the sale uniforms and other school supplies. The purpose of this decision is to lighten the financial burden on the parents of pupils and to guarantee access to education for all. This article gives you an account of this measure and the issues it raises.
A measure for free education:
Since the application of the measure of free basic education, the Congolese government has undertaken to provide textbooks and supply kits to students. However, many school principals continue to take advantage of this situation to impose the sale of school uniforms and supplies, thus adding an additional financial burden to families. It is in this context that the director of the Maniema 1 province decided to take things in hand by prohibiting these practices.
A warning for the reluctant:
Séraphin Mokito, in a radio interview, wanted to warn the heads of schools in Maniema 1 who would not respect this measure. He warned them that any request for payment of re-enrollment fees from former students would be severely reprimanded. This firm position shows the director’s determination to enforce free education and guarantee access to school for all children in the province.
The need to build new classrooms:
The measure of free education has made it possible to considerably increase the number of pupils attending schools. However, this influx has also led to overcrowding problems in some schools. Seraphin Mokito also mentioned this in his interview by asking the government to build new classrooms to deal with this situation and guarantee optimal learning conditions for students.
Conclusion :
The Maniema 1 educational province is taking radical measures to guarantee free education and ease the financial burden on families. By prohibiting the sale of school uniforms and supplies, the director of the province sends a strong message to the heads of recalcitrant schools. It thus recalls that access to education should not be hindered by additional costs. It is now hoped that this measure will be extended to other provinces and will help create a more equitable and accessible education system for all children in the Democratic Republic of Congo