Cross River Ministry of Education Shuts Down 36 Illegal Schools
The Cross River State Ministry of Education has shut down 36 illegal schools across the state for operating without government approval and failing to meet basic academic standards.
The affected schools, located in Calabar, Ikom, and Ogoja, were found to have poor structures and inadequate facilities.
Affected schools in the state include:-
1. Destiny Group of Schools, Obutong
2. Peculiar Children Academy
3. Aunty Etimbuk Blossom Academy, Big Qua Town
4. Elevate International School, 4 Nyok Esu Street
5. Help From Above Nursery School, Akai Efa
6. Topmost Academy, 3 Akai Street
7. De Jumbo Academy, Ikot Ansa
8. Diamond Schools, 8 Inter Agro Road, Behind First Bank, 8 Miles
9. Glad International Nursery School, Behind 8 Miles
10. Excellent Future Academy, Ikot Nkebre
11. Samfresh Lead Schools, 8 Miles, Ikot Ekpo
12. The Almighty Academy, Efa Oboh Street
13. De Palace Academy, Etomkpe, Ikot Ekpo, 8 Miles
14. Divine Brains Academy, Nasarawa
15. Aunty Celia Nursery and Primary School, Etomkpe, Ikot Ekpo
16. Gospel Nursery and Primary School, Esuk Otu
17. Alpha Noble Academy, by R&C Water, Border Road, Ikom
18. Cephas Faith Academy, Obaji Ogar Estate, Grassfield, Ikom
19. Majesty Unique Academy, by R&C Water, Border Road, Ikom
20. Triumph Nursery/Primary School, Yawunde, Ikom
21. Ideal Schools, Yawunde, Ikom
22. Ark Salvation & Wisdom Schools, Edor
23. God’s Double Academy, College Road, Edor
24. Bendok Schools, by Ikom/Ogoja Highway, Edor
25. Eden Academy, along Border Road
26. Dominion Academy Secondary School, Nkarassi
27. Stars Academy Nursery/Primary School, Ishiborr
28. Kredeemers Academy (Redeem Church), Igoli Ogoja
29. Firmament Stars Secondary School, Njaman Abakpa, Ogoja
30. King Carries Multi-National High School, Ndok Junction, Ogoja
31. Light Bearers Academy Nursery/Primary and Secondary School
32. Satwo Nursery/Primary School, Ndok Junction, Ogoja
33. Faith Mission Academy, Ndok Junction, Ogoja
34. St. Peter Nursery/Primary School, Eshinjok
35. Wisdom Nursery/Primary School, Mbok
36. Freedom Heritage Academy Nursery/Primary School, Njaman Abakpa, Ogoja
The Ministry of Education however warns parents and guardians to verify the approval status of schools before enrolling their children, emphasizing its commitment to upholding quality learning standards.
