Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that all unapproved schools in the state will no longer be allowed to operate as from September, 2017.
Speaking on Tuesday at Government House, Port Harcourt during a courtesy visit by the management of Jesuit Memorial College, Mbodo-Aluu, Governor Wike said that 1886 schools have been shut down in the state for failing to meet specified standard.
“We have told parents of children at the 1886 schools shut down by the state government to relocate their wards before the commencement of the next academic session.
“By September, we shall fully implement measures aimed at strengthening the state education sector. We want to maintain standard that will uplift education in the state.
Governor Wike said that education is critical in the administration’s agenda to transform the state and empower the people.
He regretted that most illegal schools have become WAEC magic centres where examination malpractice is promoted.
The governor said that measures have been put in place to check the springing up of illegal schools in different parts of the state.
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| Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike receiving a document from Principal of Jesuit Memorial College, Mbodo-Aluu; Rev Fr Emeka Asogwa during a courtesy visit to Government House Port Harcourt on Tuesday. |
The governor commended the management of the school for setting up the institution in honour of the 60 children who died during the Sosoliso Plan Crash on December 10, 2005.
He assured them of the support of the state government to ensure that the school serves the people better.
Earlier, Principal of Jesuit Memorial College, Rev. Emeka Asogwa informed that the school was established in memory of the 60 children killed during the Sosoliso Air Crash in 2005.
He appealed to the Rivers State Governor to assist the school get the Certificate of Occupancy for the 21 hectares of land allocated to it by the State Government.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
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