Ondo State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of St. Louis Primary School, Ondo, located in Ondo West Local Government Area, over continued non-compliance with government regulations.
The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Igbekele Ajibefun, who gave the direction in a statement made available to journalists in Akure on Wednesday, said the drastic measure had become necessary following the school's persistent non-compliance and blatant disregard for state guidelines governing private educational institutions.
According to him, the decision was part of the ongoing commitment to ensure that all private schools operate within the legal framework of the state.
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Ajibefun stressed that the closure would remain in effect until the school fully complied with government regulations and accepted the state's inspection authority.
However, the commissioner, on behalf of the state government, urged parents and guardians of students at St. Louis Primary School to immediately comply with the directive.
“The state government remains steadfast in its mission to maintain educational standards in Ondo State,” Ajibefun said.
