The Lagos State Government has issued a warning to all unapproved and unregistered private schools across the state to register immediately with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) or face sanctions.
This was disclosed in a statement by Mr Remi Abdul, the Coordinating Director of the OEQA, on Monday in Lagos.
According to the statement, the directive was given by the state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun.
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The decision aims to ensure that all educational institutions below the tertiary level meet the required standards and provide quality education to learners.
The statement emphasised that registration is mandatory for all private schools, and failure to comply would result in sanctions.
“All unregistered and yet-to-be-approved private schools should submit their applications from 13th January 2025, to avoid consequences,” the statement read.
It further noted that registered schools would receive the state government’s recognition and interventions, as well as access to technical and financial support.
Such schools would also be kept informed about emerging policies and initiatives from both the Lagos State and Federal Governments.
The statement explained that the rapid growth in the number of private schools in the state necessitated proper registration and documentation to ensure effective monitoring.
It reiterated that the Lagos State Government is committed to ensuring all learners receive quality education.
“The Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, through the OEQA, is committed to ensuring that all learners receive quality education, and we will not hesitate to take action against any institution that fails to register,” the statement concluded.
