The Ebonyi State Government has sealed 283 illegal and substandard primary and secondary schools over the past two years in a determined move to sanitize the education sector. Commissioner for Education, Paul Nwobasi, revealed this during an interactive session with journalists in Abakaliki on Thursday, describing the spread of unapproved schools as a growing concern that undermines educational quality in the state.
He urged proprietors of these unaccredited institutions to either shut down or work with the Ministry of Education to meet the required standards for approval. Nwobasi emphasized that the government remains committed to building a solid educational foundation and would not compromise on quality or compliance.
In a parallel effort to improve infrastructure, the commissioner disclosed that the state has begun the construction of 39 classroom blocks for secondary schools—three in each of the 13 local government areas. Additionally, 36 new buildings are being constructed for primary schools across the state, with two per local government area. He added that the newly introduced 42-classroom model school blocks, known for their aesthetic and functional design, are nearing completion and will soon be open to students.
