FCTA approves 572 schools for operations

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved 572 public and private schools for operations in the territory. The FCT Secretary for Education, Isah Maina, stated this yesterday in Abuja at the presentation of certificates to 140 newly accredited schools, bringing the total number to 572. Maina noted that the newly-approved schools were based on […]

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved 572 public and private schools for operations in the territory.

The FCT Secretary for Education, Isah Maina, stated this yesterday in Abuja at the presentation of certificates to 140 newly accredited schools, bringing the total number to 572.

Maina noted that the newly-approved schools were based on evaluation under four thematic areas – 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.

Maina disclosed that schools that were unable to meet the requirements for full accreditation have another opportunity to present themselves again during the 13th batch accreditation exercise.

The approval is scheduled to take place in September.

The education secretary, however, called on proprietors of private schools in the FCT to live up to their responsibilities, in terms of the quality of services rendered to the public.

He warned schools operating illegally, saying they would face the full wrath of the FCT Education Secretariat.