Kano Shuts Nine Private Schools Over Licence Renewal

The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board has shut down nine private schools for failing to complete the required recertification process. The board also warned that any affected school that reopens without approval will face legal action.

The Executive Secretary of the board, Baba Abubakar Umar, made this known during a media parley in Kano, where he stressed the need for private schools to renew their operating licences annually.

According to the statement, the previous operating certificates expired on July 31, 2026, requiring schools to obtain new licences for the 2026/2027 academic session. The board said the renewal exercise was necessary to ensure that private schools meet the required academic standards. It warned that schools that fail to comply with the directive would face legal consequences.

The board further cautioned the affected institutions against resuming operations without official approval.