Plateau: Private Primary, Secondary School Licences Revoked By Government

The Plateau State Government has revoked the operation licences of all private primary and secondary schools in the state. 

This was revealed in a press conference by the state's commissioner for education, Elizabeth Wampum. 

Wampum who made the revelation on Thursday said the revocation of the operation licenses came after a report showed that over 5,000 private schools in the state operate without approval.

According to her, 90% of private schools in the state do not follow the state government's policies and mandates.

She further disclosed that of the 495 private schools given licenses earlier, 85% had compromised on the licenses. 

While declaring the revocation of the licenses, she said, “This is to inform the general public that the operating license of all private Nursery/Pre-primary, Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools in the State will have to revalidate their certification.”

She further stated that the move will ensure that the state is rid-off of illegal private schools while having a plan to support quality education in the state.