Yearly Change of Textbooks Deepening Parents’ Hardship – NNPP’s Oguntoyinbo Tells Govt

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has warned that the constant replacement of textbooks in schools is worsening the economic burden on parents and guardians already battling rising living costs.

Oguntoyinbo, in a statement on Tuesday, urged the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, and state governors across the federation to halt the practice, describing it as unnecessary and exploitative.

According to him, both public and private schools are guilty of frequently changing prescribed textbooks every term or academic session, forcing parents to buy new materials instead of reusing books passed down by older siblings.

“During our time, siblings used textbooks of their elders. Today, schools change books every term, and parents are groaning in pain. I call on the Minister of Education and the State Governors to stop this habit as parents are going through hell,” Oguntoyinbo said.

The NNPP chieftain also appealed to government authorities at both federal and state levels to subsidize textbook prices, stressing that affordable access to learning materials is crucial to quality education.

He argued that the policy not only deepens financial strain but also discourages continuity in learning, as families struggle to cope with avoidable expenses.

Oguntoyinbo maintained that true education reforms must prioritize the welfare of parents and students, ensuring that economic realities are considered when policies are made.