The Enugu State government has announced the closure of 43 private schools in Awgu Local Government Area of the state.
The schools were closed for allegedly operating below standard and without government’s approval.
Dr. Simon Ortuanya, the state’s commissioner for education disclosed this after an inspection tour of private and public schools in Awgu. He said the affected schools were not conducive for learning.
According to the commissioner, most of the schools were established within poor environments and without seeking the approval of the Ministry responsible for regulating the activities of the educational institutions.
Ortuanya directed proprietors of the affected schools to immediately stop their operations or face the wrath of government.
“The government will not fold its arms and allow unscrupulous elements to sabotage on-going efforts to raise the standard of education in the state”, he stated.
He frowned at reports that some authorities of public schools were subjecting pupils to unauthorised levies and directed the affected schools heads to refund such illegal monies collected or be ready to face sanctions.
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