Abia State Government Announces Relocation of Pupils from Shut Private Schools
Abia State Government has unveiled plans to relocate students from recently closed private schools to nearby government schools, as confirmed by Abia State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu.
Mary Nwaeze 
In a bid to safeguard the education of affected pupils, the Abia State Government has unveiled plans to relocate students from recently closed private schools to nearby government schools, as confirmed by Abia State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu.
This decision, disclosed after the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Umuahia on Tuesday, aims to minimize disruption to students' education and ensure a seamless transition. Commissioner Okey Kanu emphasized that the Ministry of Education is diligently working to facilitate the smooth relocation of pupils.
“The Ministry of Education is working assiduously to ensure that the pupils of the private schools that were shut down are relocated to nearby schools to continue with their education to ensure that they don’t lose necessary school time as it were," Commissioner Kanu stated.
Furthermore, Kanu announced that ten Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers that were previously closed have been reopened, with plans to reopen additional centers in the coming year. He highlighted the government's commitment to educational reform, including engaging world-class experts and retrofitting model schools in various Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State.
On infrastructure development, Kanu revealed that the government is undertaking 26 road projects, with six under construction and 20 focused on maintenance and rehabilitation. Additionally, preparations for the accreditation of Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH) are underway.
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Commissioner for Education, Uche Eme Uche, supported the government's decision to close certain private schools, citing concerns over substandard facilities. He acknowledged the role played by private investors in filling educational gaps but stressed the need for responsible governance and collaboration with professional bodies to ensure school standards.
As the state government takes proactive measures to address challenges in the education sector, the focus remains on providing quality education and improving infrastructure for the benefit of Abia State residents.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
