The Kwara State Government has imposed a ban on the donation of branded educational materials to public schools in the state.

This was made public on Wednesday.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq noted that the State government is not happy with the culture of people branding materials to be donated to public school children with subtle or obvious political messages and indoctrination.

The governor stated that this practice includes emblazoning the picture of the donor on such books or school materials, and maintained that it should be stopped.

The statement reads, “While every support for public school is welcome and appreciated, the government has a standing policy that such materials do not come with political branding of any kind.

“It is on record that education materials that the state government donated to school children between 2019 and now usually do not come with the picture of His Excellency the Governor, who feels such practices are not healthy for young children.

“Public officials and private individuals should kindly take note of this. Again, the government thanks everyone who gives any form of support for public education.”