Lagos Approves 101 Private Schools
The Lagos State Government has granted provisional approval to 101 private schools. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education warned proprietors against concealing cases of child abuse, molestation and bullying.
The Lagos State Government warns proprietors against hiding abuse, molestation and bullying.
He also urged them to employ qualified teachers, improve their facilities and comply with regulations. The approval letters marked the beginning of a formal relationship between the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and the newly approved schools.
The Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance announced the introduction of QR codes on provisional approval letters to prevent counterfeit documents. The agency has also developed an automated school registration and approval process.
The newly approved schools are expected to maintain safe learning environments and meet all outstanding requirements. The Director of Schools Standard and Evaluation urged the schools to begin the Subject Recognition Inspection process to qualify as external examination centres.
The event was attended by officials of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and other stakeholders. The introduction of QR codes and automated registration process is aimed at preventing counterfeit documents and making the approval process more efficient.
The Subject Recognition Inspection process will help eligible schools secure recognition to present candidates for external examinations.
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