As the first term for primary and secondary schools approaches on September 17, the Anambra State government has issued a stern warning to approximately 2,000 schools operating without proper accreditation. The state has threatened to shut down any institution failing to obtain the necessary approvals and accreditation.
In a statement released on Thursday, Sir Paul Nwosu, the Commissioner for Information, disclosed that these schools were found to be operating illegally across the state’s 21 local government areas during a recent evaluation.
Nwosu emphasized that schools lacking accreditation do not meet the standards set by the Ministry of Education, potentially compromising the quality of education provided to students.
“The government of Anambra State is deeply concerned about the presence of around 2,000 unaccredited schools throughout the state. This situation is unacceptable, particularly given Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s strong commitment to high-quality education,” Nwosu stated.
He noted that operating a school without the necessary accreditation and approval reflects non-compliance with government standards, which undermines educational quality.
“All children in Anambra, regardless of their location, deserve access to top-notch learning environments, qualified teachers, and a robust curriculum,” Nwosu added.
The state government has instructed the affected schools to secure accreditation and registration with the Anambra State Ministry of Education immediately. Schools must comply before the term begins or face closure and other serious penalties.
Additionally, the list of accredited schools will be provided to Local Government Education Departments through Transition Committee Chairmen for easier reference.
