OEQA Approves 76 Private Schools

The Lagos State Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has presented approval letters to 76 private schools that met the State Government’s guidelines for the establishment and operation of private educational institutions. The exercise, which marked Batch 1 of the 2026 approval process, was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Education Resource Centre, Ojodu.

Presenting the approval letters, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, charged the newly approved proprietors to remain law-abiding and strictly comply with all regulations guiding school operations in Lagos State. He stressed that adherence to established standards is critical to sustaining quality education and safeguarding learners.

The Commissioner further urged school owners to align their activities with the State Government’s vision for the education sector, noting that OEQA officials and Ministry representatives must be granted unhindered access during routine inspections and assessments. He reiterated the government’s zero tolerance for examination malpractice, bullying, sexual assault, and other school-related vices.

In her goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, assured the beneficiaries of continuous monitoring and institutional support. She emphasised that the State Government values private school operators and seeks a collaborative relationship rooted in compliance and mutual respect.

Earlier, the Director-General of OEQA, Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, disclosed that the approved institutions comprised 34 secondary schools, 41 nursery and primary schools, and one boarding secondary school. He announced the adoption of a quarterly approval exercise targeting at least 100 schools per quarter to encourage compliance and strengthen quality assurance across the sector.