13/12/2025
RECENT BAN ON TYPED NOTES ACROSS ALL 21 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS IN ANAMBRA STATE
Good day. I wish to respectfully register my concern regarding the recent directive prohibiting the use of typed notes by teachers in Anambra State. While every policy is expected to strengthen our education system, this particular decision raises important issues that genuinely deserve a second look.
To start with, Anambra State has already made tremendous progress in digitalising its education sector. Across all 21 Local Government Areas—Awka North, Awka South, Aguata, Anaocha, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ayamelum, Dunukofia, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Idemili South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba North, Orumba South, and Oyi—teachers have embraced digital tools in their daily duties.
We now upload learners’ results online. We take E-attendance. Many school processes have gone digital. With all this progress, it is confusing that the line is suddenly being drawn at typed notes. If digitalisation is good enough for record-keeping, assessments, monitoring, and communication, then banning typed notes goes against the very advancement the state has worked hard to achieve.
It is also important to note that typed notes were previously approved, accepted, and widely used without issues. Teachers adjusted well and became more efficient. So, the question remains: why revert after such progress? What is the benefit of taking a step backward in a system that is already moving forward?
Typed notes are one of the easiest and most practical digital tools teachers use. They help maintain neatness, clarity, organisation, and professionalism in preparing lessons. They also allow quick editing, corrections, and updates—something handwritten notes cannot offer without stress and repetition.