Ebonyi State shuts down 88 illegal schools, arrests proprietors and teachers, reinforcing its commitment to quality education.
The Ebonyi State Government has intensified its crackdown on unapproved schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Donatus Illang, confirmed that over 88 school proprietors and teachers have been arrested for operating illegal and unlicensed educational institutions.
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According to Illang, the affected schools were discovered to be running without government approval, putting the quality of education and the welfare of pupils at risk. He emphasized that the government would not tolerate substandard learning environments that compromise the state’s educational standards.
The Commissioner noted that the closures are part of ongoing efforts to sanitize the education sector and ensure that only properly accredited schools are allowed to operate. He urged parents to enroll their children only in recognized schools to guarantee access to quality education.
Illang also issued a stern warning to other operators of illegal schools, stressing that the state government remains committed to enforcing compliance with regulations to safeguard the future of Ebonyi’s children.