Lagos Private Schools Have Till August 10 to Register, Says Govt

Uchechukwu Nnaike

Private primary and secondary schools in Lagos State, irrespective of their accreditation status, that are yet to register with their respective education district in compliance with the new directive of the state government, have until August 10 to do so or face sanctions.

According to the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oluranti Adebule, the directive became imperative in line with the state government’s desire to ensure the delivery of quality education to all students in the state.

Adebule, who doubles as the Commissioner for Education, said: “The importance of the services being rendered by private educational institutions to the socio-economic development of the state and the nation cannot be overemphasised. The number of children in the various private schools are too numerous to be ignored, hence there is the compelling need to redefine the criteria for the delivery of quality education in the state.”

She stressed that the exercise is free, adding that it is neither aimed at generating revenue nor taxation. “It is inclined towards knowing the education service providers, visit them and monitor what they are doing to ensure that it is in line with the quality assurance regulation of schools below tertiary level with a view to improving learning outcomes.

“The administration places high premium on the education of our children whether they are in public or private schools. Thus, we have to ensure that the learning environment is conducive; the curricular and co-curricular activities are such that are in tandem with the vision of the state for the future of the pupils and students.”