LASG declares war on unapproved private schools 

The Lagos state government has declared a war on unregistered and unapproved private schools operating in the state.

The government issued a directive to all unapproved and unregistered private schools operating within the state to register immediately with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA).

This was contained in a statement made available to Blueprint on Monday by the deputy director, Public Affairs, Basic and Secondary Education, Adepeju Adeyemi, who stated that the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, gave the directive as part of the state government’s efforts to ensure that all educational institutions below tertiary level meet the required standards and provide quality education to learners.

Also speaking at the OEQA office in Alausa, Ikeja, the coordinating director, OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul, stated that registration is mandatory for all private schools and failure to comply may result in sanctions.

Abdul noted that the rapid growth of private schools in the state necessitates proper registration and documentation to ensure effective monitoring and intervention.

He added that unregistered private schools could submit their applications for registration starting January 13, 2025, at the OEQA office.

Abdul highlighted the benefits of registration, which include state recognition and intervention, access to technical and financial support, and staying informed about emerging policies and initiatives from both state and federal ministries.