The Rivers State government has said it will begin the shutting down of unapproved private schools operating in the state.
The State Commissioner for Education, Dr Peters Nwagor disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday and made available to newsmen.
Nwagor said the decision was aimed at strengthening quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the education sector as well as help protect the welfare and future of children while promoting excellence in private school administration across the state.
The statement signed by the Head, Information and Public Relations, Rivers State Ministry of Education, Torchi Abinye Pepple said the exercise will take effect from June 15, 2026.
The Commissioner directed all approved private schools with outstanding annual renewal fees to immediately settle their arrears, warning that only schools with valid approval certificates and up-to-date payment records would be allowed to continue operations.
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