Abuja approves 140 new schools

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved 572 public and private schools for operations in the territory.
FCT Secretary for Education, Isah Maina, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the presentation of certificates to 140 newly accredited schools, bringing the total number to 572.
Mr Maina noted that the newlyapproved schools were based on the evaluation under four areas, including physical facilities and environment; staffing and curriculum; academic activities and support services; and welfare.
He said the schools had met the requirements at the 11th and 12th batches accreditation exercise, which took place in September 2015 and September 2017.
“A total of 78 schools applied for accreditation in the 11th batch out of which 61 schools were approved for full accreditation.
“Out of the 133 schools that applied in the 12th batch, 79 were approved for full accreditation,’’ he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval is scheduled to take place in September.
The secretary, however, called on proprietors of private schools in FCT to live up to their responsibilities, in terms of the quality of services rendered to the public.