Death of A Pupil: Government Shuts Down Emerald Schools Aba

The ministry of Education Abia state has shut down Emerald schools Aba over the death of a pupil.

A public service announcement by the ministry reads thus;

Abia State Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public that Emerald Schools located at Crystal Park Avenue, Off Port Harcourt Road, Aba in Aba South LGA has been sealed and its operational approval withdrawn.

This is as a result of the Ministry’s findings which showed that the said school was operating below the stipulated standards set for the operation of private schools in the State, a situation which led to the umfortunate death of a pupil.

Parents/ guardians whose children/ wards attend the school, are advised to withdraw them without further delay.

While the Ministry regrets any Inconvenience this may cause parents, it will continue to shoulder its responsibility of upholding the welfare and safety of Abia children as a top priority.

Any illegal attemp by any individual or group to reopen the school will attract the full wrath of the government.

Please be properly guided.

Signed:

Prof. Uche Eme-Uche
Honourable Commissioner
for Education
Abia State
31st October 2023.