Release school capitation funds to avoid disruption of operations

This is the second week in the schools’ calendar for third term and the government is still non-committal on when the free learning funds will be disbursed to the institutions. Both primary and secondary school heads have raised the red flag over the delayed release of the capitation money, warning that the financial crisis could cripple learning across the country. Among the issues listed by the school heads is failure to clear balances from suppliers. 
What is, however, more worrying is the revelation that schools may not adequately prepare this year’s national examinations’ candidates well if money is not released on time.

Secondary school heads association said last week that they may not purchase necessary chemicals for exam practicals in good time. They said some exam materials require time and resources to make available.