The Rivers State Government has directed all private schools operating without official approval to immediately commence the process of obtaining government approval or cease operations, as part of efforts to strengthen quality assurance and regulatory compliance in the education sector. This is according to a directive issued by the Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with private school proprietors and administrators at the Government Girls Secondary School Conference Hall in Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, Nwagor commended private school operators for their contributions to educational development, but expressed concern over the increasing number of educational institutions operating without official approval.
He described the situation as a threat to educational standards and the integrity of the state’s education system, stressing that compliance with statutory requirements is essential to ensuring quality learning outcomes and safeguarding pupils. Nwagor directed all proprietors whose schools have not received formal approval to begin the regularisation process without delay or to discontinue operations.
The commissioner further warned schools owing renewal fees to settle all outstanding obligations promptly, stressing that the ministry would no longer tolerate non-compliance with regulatory requirements. He also directed schools operating below prescribed standards to urgently improve their infrastructure, personnel, and operational procedures to meet approved benchmarks.
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