Why I ordered the closure of 1,886 illegal schools – Wike

The Rivers Governor,Nyseom Wike has revealed why his administration has closed no fewer than 1,886 schools. Wike said in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that, the schools were shut for failing to meet specified standards of the state Ministry of education.

Wike spoke when the management staff of Jesuit Memorial College, Mbodo-Aluu, paid him a courtesy visit.

He said that parents patronising the affected schools had  been told to relocate their wards before the next academic session began.


“We want to maintain standards that will uplift education in the state,” Wike said.

Wike also explained that his administration was committed to transforming the state and empowering its people through an enhanced education sector.

He condemned examination malpractice associated with some illegal schools operating as West African Examination Council (WAEC) centres in some remote parts of the state.

According to the governor, most illegal schools have become WAEC magic centres where examination malpractices are promoted.