‘This Is Unacceptable’ – Anambra Govt Threatens To Shut Down 2,000 Unaccredited Schools

Ahead of the first term resumption for primary and secondary schools on September 17, the Anambra State government has cautioned about 2,000 schools that are operating without accreditation.

The state government has vowed to shut down any of these institutions if they fail to secure the necessary approvals and accreditation.

In a press statement released on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, revealed that these schools were identified as operating illegally across the state’s 21 local government areas following a recent evaluation of accredited schools.

He explained that schools without proper accreditation and approval are not meeting the standards set by the government through the Ministry of Education, which could negatively affect students’ education.

Nwosu further stressed that all children in Anambra, regardless of their location, deserve access to quality learning environments, skilled teachers, and a proper curriculum.

He said, “The government of Anambra State is concerned that about 2,000 unaccredited/unapproved schools are operating across the 21 local government areas in the state.

“This is unacceptable, given the priority that Governor Chukwuma Soludo, a first-class academic himself, has accorded quality education.

“Setting up and running a school without requisite accreditation and approval is an indication that the school is not operating in accordance with the standards set by the government through the Ministry of Education.

“The government is of the view that our children, irrespective of their location in Anambra State, deserve the best learning environment, teachers and curriculum.”

The state government has directed the affected schools to immediately seek accreditation and registration with the Anambra State Ministry of Education.

They have been instructed to comply before schools resume, or risk closure and other severe sanctions.

Nwosu also mentioned that the list of accredited schools will be shared with Local Government Education Departments via the Transition Committee Chairmen for easier access.