A social media user has sparked conversation online after sharing a story about the education policies implemented during the tenure of Peter Obi as Governor of Anambra State.
In a post shared by @ChuksEricE, the woman claimed that children found hawking during school hours were taken to the police station, while their parents or guardians were questioned when they arrived to secure their release.
According to her account:
“When Peter Obi was governor of Anambra State, if your child was caught hawking during school hours, the child would be taken to the police station. When you came to secure the child’s release, you would be arrested and asked to explain why the child was not in school because education was free.”
The statement has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing their views on the effectiveness of strict policies aimed at keeping children in school.
Supporters of Peter Obi argue that the reported measures reflected his administration’s commitment to improving access to education and reducing child labour. They say keeping children in classrooms rather than on the streets was an important step toward improving educational outcomes.
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“When Peter Obi was governor of Anambra State, if your child was caught hawking during school hours, the child would be taken to the police station. When you came to secure the child’s release, you would be arrested and asked to explain why the child was not in school because… pic.twitter.com/50mluGTIrG
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 31, 2026
