“Withdraw Your Children” – Abia State Govt Says As It Shuts Down Emerald School | READ MORE

Following the tragic death of a three years old pupil, the Abia state government has sealed off and withdrawn the operation licence of Emerald International School located at Crystal Park Avenue, off Port Harcourt Road, Aba in Aba South LGA.

Recall that a pupil identified as Master David Jacob Etim fell down from the school’s storey-building and died.

According to a press release issued on October 31, by the Honourable commissioner for Education in the state, Prof. Uche Eme Uche, investigations showed that the school was operating below the stipulated standards set for the operation of private schools in the State.

The ministry advised Parents and guardians to withdraw their wards from the school 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 attempt by any individual or group to reopen the school will attract the full wrath of the government” the statement added.

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Abia Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, on the pupil’s death had read;