Register Your Schools Or Face Sanctions – Lagos Directs Private School Owners

By Felix Kuyinu

The Lagos State Government, LASG, has directed owners of private schools in the state to register their institutions.

LASG, through it’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Balogun, disclosed that the state is directing all owners of unapproved private schools to immediately register their establishments with the Office of Education Quality Assurance, QEQA, or risk necessary sanctions.

Balogun stated that the measure is in line with the state government’s efforts to ensure that all educational institutions below the tertiary level meet the required standards and provide quality education to students.

A statement by LASG reads: “There is a compelling need to ensure registration and documentation of all yet-to-be-approved private schools operating in Lagos State.

“Consequently, the Commissioner, Ministry of Basic & Secondary Education hereby directs all unregistered and yet-to-be-approved private schools operating within Lagos State to register with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) immediately.

“This directive is part of the ministry’s efforts to ensure that all educational institutions below the tertiary level meet the required standards and provide quality education to learners.

“Registration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education is a mandatory requirement for all private schools, and failure to comply may result in sanctions.”

Balogun hinted that registration of the schools comes with benefits. He said that the schools, upon approval, will gain recognition and intervention alongside access to technical and financial support.

In addition, the Commissioner stated that the schools will be kept abreast of emerging policies and initiatives from both state and federal ministries.