Ebonyi State commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary), Dr. Donatus Illang, has said over 88 proprietors and teachers have been arrested following the state government’s step up in the enforcement of the new education policy
Ilang who made the disclosure while briefing journalists on the progress so far made in the implementation of the new policy stated that the arrests became necessary to ensure total compliance noting that the ministry had taken time to inform, educate and explain the new rules to all education stakeholders in the state.
He stated that those arrested were persons who were operating and running illegal and unapproved schools which has been closed and asked to stop operating.
Dr. Illang had warned proprietors against reopening or attempting to run illegal schools and said enforcement actions will continue until standards are restored.
The permanent secretary in the ministry, Mrs Mary Otozi warned that further arrests would be carried out if the proprietors and teachers continued to operate illegally.
Mrs. Otozi urged anyone who intends to open a school in the state to act with integrity and to comply with the new regulations.
Dr. Illang had warned proprietors against reopening or attempting to run illegal schools and said enforcement actions will continue until standards are restored.
The permanent secretary in the ministry, Mrs Mary Otozi warned that further arrests would be carried out if the proprietors and teachers continued to operate illegally.
Mrs. Otozi urged anyone who intends to open a school in the state to act with integrity and to comply with the new regulations.
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