LASG Issues Provisional Approval To 75 New Private Schools, Demands Strict Compliance
The Lagos State Government has charged newly approved private school owners to uphold the highest standards of curriculum delivery, discipline, and compliance with the State’s educational guidelines.
Speaking at the official presentation of Provisional Approval Certificates to 75 new private school operators at the NUT Pavilion, Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, reiterated the State’s commitment to quality education across both public and private schools.
He explained that the issuance of the provisional certificates followed a rigorous accreditation exercise to ensure that schools meet the minimum requirements in infrastructure, curriculum delivery, safety, and staff quality.
Commending OEQA for its dedication to completing the registration and documentation process, the Commissioner urged the school owners to work in synergy with government policies, employ only qualified teachers certified by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines.
On her part, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, congratulated the new school owners and reminded them that their operations must reflect Lagos State’s vision for innovation, inclusiveness, and global competitiveness.
She emphasised that the provisional approval is not a license for complacency but an opportunity to demonstrate commitment to raising well-rounded pupils, while assuring that periodic monitoring by OEQA officials would continue.
Giving a breakdown of the approvals, the Coordinating Director, OEQA, Mr. Remi Abdul, disclosed that 292 schools were granted provisional approval in 2024, while 70 schools were approved earlier in February 2025. With the latest 75 approvals, 145 schools have been cleared in two batches this year alone.
The Coordinating Director, OEQA also used the occasion to remind proprietors of the forthcoming State-wide enumeration exercise of all private schools, which he said is critical for building a robust EMIS database for Lagos State. He urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully with enumerators to ensure accurate data that would guide government interventions in infrastructure, teacher supply, and examination logistics.
The representative of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Gbadebo Israel, congratulated the school owners and advised them to approach the Board for guidance on processes required to enable their students to sit for State examinations.
