By: Felix Ikpotor
The Rivers State Ministry of Education says it would soon commence a statewide enforcement exercise against unapproved private schools operating across the State.
The announcement was contained in a public interest statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor. He said the enforcement exercise will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the education sector.
He assured residents that the enforcement exercise is part of ongoing efforts by the Rivers State Government to improve the quality of education and uphold best practices in school administration throughout the State.
Nwagor stated that all private schools operating without registration and official approval from the Ministry of Education, as well as schools failing to meet the required educational standards, will be shut down in line with the provisions of the State’s Private Schools Law and other extant regulations.
The education commissioner said the exercise is intended to ensure that children in Rivers State receive quality education in safe and conducive learning environments.
Nwagor further directed all approved private schools with outstanding annual renewal fees to immediately settle their arrears, warning that only schools with valid approval certificates and up-to-date payment records would be allowed to continue operations.
The Commissioner reiterated the government’s commitment to enforcing standards in the education sector and ensuring compliance with established regulations. He noted that the move would help protect the welfare and future of children while promoting excellence in private school administration across the State.
He further urged school proprietors seeking further information to visit the State Quality Assurance Services (SEQAS) Office located at Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS), Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt, or contact the Director of SEQAS, Dr. Chinedu Wordu.
