The Abia State Government has announced it’s plan to sanction the proprietors of schools that resumed academic activities earlier than the September 23, 2024, resumption date.
The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu made this disclosure while speaking with Journalists on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
He conveyed regret that some schools resumed the session contrary to the government’s directive, which specifies that schools should open on September 23 for the 2024/2025 academic session.
He stated that this action violates the strong regulatory measures being enforced by Governor Otti’s administration in the education sector.
According to him, the Ministry of Education would conduct investigations to identify the schools that violated the directive regarding the resumption date for the new academic year.
He said, “Some schools went ahead and resumed yesterday against the directive given by the Ministry of Education.
“As the government is reforming the education sector, it is necessary to ensure that a strong regulatory environment is established to oversee the sector.
Principals who disregarded the directive and reopened schools early may face sanctions.”