Unapproved Private Schools Face Closure Over Poor Standards .:::::::As Imo State House of Assembly Adopts Motion to Boost Education Standards

Unapproved Private Schools Face Closure Over  Poor Standards .

:::::::As Imo State House of Assembly Adopts Motion to Boost Education Standards 

By Ella Michaels 

In a bold move to safeguard the state's reputation as Nigeria's most educated, the Imo State House of Assembly has adopted a motion to shut down unapproved private primary and secondary schools. This decisive step aims to maintain the high education standards and literacy rate of 96.48%, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.

Hon. Prince Obinna Egu, Chairman of the House Committee on Education, spearheaded the motion, emphasizing that these unapproved schools lack proper certification, licensing, and adherence to curriculum guidelines. "They don't meet health and safety standards, and their admission procedures are misleading," he noted.

The motion gained widespread support from lawmakers, including Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, who seconded the motion, and nine other co-sponsors. Seven members, including Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie and Hon. Emeka Ozurumba, contributed to the discussion, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to address the issue.

These unapproved schools were described as family businesses with unqualified teachers, inadequate curricula, and poor facilities. Lawmakers urged the Committee on Education to request the Ministry of Education to publish a list of approved schools to guide Imo indigenes.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chike Olemgbe, put the motion to a vote, and it was unanimously adopted. The resolution directs the Ministry of Education to:

Shutdown all unapproved private primary and secondary schools immediately.

Publish a list of approved schools that meet necessary criteria.

The Clerk will communicate the resolution to the Governor, marking a significant step towards ensuring excellence in education in Imo State.