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By Onilede Titi Faith<\/p>\n
The Federal Government has introduced a new regulatory policy for non-state schools in Nigeria to address concerns over quality, safety, and standards amid a surge in private education providers.<\/p>\n
Unveiled by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa in Abuja, the policy forms part of the National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), and sets national minimum standards for private, faith-based, tutorial, and home schools.<\/p>\n
It covers teacher qualifications, curriculum compliance, infrastructure, and registration requirements.<\/p>\n
Between 2017 and 2022, non-state schools reportedly grew by 39%, far outpacing public school growth.<\/p>\n
To support the policy, compliant schools will benefit from government grants and UK-funded vouchers to boost inclusion, especially for out-of-school children.<\/p>\n
Dr. Alausa noted that while non-state schools expand access, unregulated growth has led to quality gaps.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegulation ensures accountability across the system,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), pledged to enforce teacher certification nationwide.<\/p>\n
The policy takes effect in the 2025\u20132026 academic session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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