Cross River State Shuts Down 10 Unapproved Schools

The Cross River State Government has executed a shutdown of 10 unapproved schools as part of an enforcement initiative to ensure compliance with educational standards. This action was carried out by the State Ministry of Education through its Quality Assurance Department.

Prof. Stephen Odey, the Commissioner for Education, announced this enforcement on October 2, 2026, emphasizing its purpose to protect the future of pupils and students by ensuring schools meet required standards for effective teaching and learning. The enforcement targeted schools operating without the necessary Approval to Operate.

The 10 schools shut down include nine located in Calabar-South and one in Odukpani Local Government Area. The affected schools in Calabar-South are Aunty Offiong’s Talent Nursery/Primary School, Dreams and Destiny Manifestation Nursery/Primary School, Abba’s Delight Kids Academy, Evangel High School, Destined Headers International School, Phronesis-Sunesis School of Excellence, Emerald Bay Schools, Elsin Foundation, and Bridgeway International Schools.

God’slife Nursery/Primary School in Odukpani was also closed. Prof. Odey urged unapproved school proprietors to regularize their institutions and warned that any school reopened without authorization would face sanctions.