Imo State Assembly Cracks Down on Unapproved Private Schools
In a move aimed at safeguarding the state’s educational system, the Imo State House of Assembly has started the process of shutting down unapproved private primary and secondary schools. The assembly’s committee on education chair, Obinna Egu, initiated the motion, emphasizing the need to address issues of inadequate curriculum, unqualified teachers, and inadequate learning environments.
According to Egu, many of the private schools in Imo State fail to meet the standards and requirements established by relevant government academic bodies. He warned that without intervention, the unregulated schools would continue to prioritize profits over pupils’ learning, producing graduates who would struggle to fill important roles in society.
The chair noted that the state, which boasts a literacy rate of 96.48% according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, cannot afford to compromise its educational standards by allowing unapproved schools to operate. By shutting down these institutions, the Imo State House of Assembly aims to ensure that educational activities are conducted in compliance with government guidelines, promoting a better academic future for its citizens.
The committee’s resolution called on the governor to instruct the Ministry of Education to shut down all unapproved private schools in the state with immediate effect. With this measure, the state is signaling its commitment to maintaining educational excellence and ensuring that children receive a high-quality education.
