The Ministry of Education in Abia state, has shutdown over fifty illegal schools in the State.

In a statement made available to ABN TV by the Commissioner of Education, Kanelechi C. K Nwangwa, said the closure of the schools is part of the efforts of the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, through the Ministry of Education to give the Abia Child Quality Education in the right environment.

According to the statement, the over fifty schools which have been shutdown have been discovered to be operating in residential buildings, warehouses, halls and in very unconducive environments.

"To save the situation and further serve the Abia Public and give the Abia Child Quality and right education, the Ministry of Education has decided to start publishing the names of the Closed Schools for the attention of members of the public. This will be a continuous process till all the Local Government Areas are covered. The Schools, their locations and other information are as follows :"

1. UMUAHIA NORTH LGA AS AT MONDAY 13TH JANUARY, 2020.

1. Name of School - Salem Mission School
Address - No 3, Eme Ikwueche Street, World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia.
Type of School - Creche/ Nursery, Primary and Secondary
Observation - Residential building with multiple campuses, classrooms too small and properly ventilated.
Remark - Close

2. Name of School - Emmanuel Presbyterian Academy
Address - Road 2, Low Cost , World Bank Housing Estate, Umuahia.
Type of School - Creche / Nursery and Primary
Observation - School in demarcated Church Hall, Noise interference. Not conducive for learning.
Remark - Close

3. Name of School - Rich God
Address - Bende Road, Umuahia.
Type of School - refused to open their door
Observation - Refused to open their door
Remark - Close

4. Name of School - Confidence Christian Academy
Address - Amuzukwu Ibeku
Type of School - Nursery and Primary
Observation - Running combined classes in a very small space
Remark - Close

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