Maru who is also the Trade, Commerce and Industry Minister made this comment at Yangoru Station to school students from East Yangoru LLG last week.
The schools commemorated the country’s 41st Independence anniversary with sporting competitions of volleyball and soccer.
“There must be no language spoken in schools.
“Students you are future of the nation, why is East Sepik Province falling behind other provinces in the country in the last 30 years in academic results,” Maru said.