The Anambra state government has shut down no fewer than one thousand and seventy-five (1,075) unapproved schools operating across the state in a move aimed at revamping the education sector.
The state's ministry of education posted the names of the schools and their location on the website of the Anambra State ministry of education on Thursday, July 21, advising the public to take note and refrain from transacting business with them.
The publication further warned that pupils and students in these schools run the risk of being barred from participating in any State or federal exams, including the Transition Placement Exams, First School Leaving Examination Exams, Basic Education Certificate Exams (BECE), Senior School Certificate Exams (WAEC/NECO), etc.
The school owners were advised to register their establishments and adhere to the procedures for school inspection while parents were advised to immediately withdraw their children from the schools and make alternative plans to enroll them in state-approved schools.
