Imo State Government Moves to Shut Down Illegal Private Schools
By Kelechi Ugo
The Imo State Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education hereby issues a final notice to all proprietors of private schools—nursery, primary, and secondary—across the state.
A statement signed by the Commissioner of Primary and Secondary Education,Prof. B.T. O. Ikegwuoha revealed that a comprehensive statewide monitoring and enforcement exercise will soon commence. The primary objective is to identify and immediately shut down all illegal private schools, including those Operating without government approval,operating with expired or invalid approval letters or reopened after being previously shut down without proper reauthorization.
Particular attention will be given to schools previously marked with red symbols, indicating their illegal status. Any such school found to have resumed operations without formal regularization or reapproval will face strict sanctions. Proprietors involved will be apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with existing laws.
The Ministry emphasizes that it will not be held responsible for any consequences arising from law enforcement actions taken during this exercise.
All school proprietors are strongly advised to:
Review the status of their institutions immediately,
Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, and
Obtain valid, up-to-date approvals from the Ministry.
