/ENOS TECHEThe Ministry of Education’s proposal to elevate about 1,000 day senior secondary schools to national status has drawn criticism from a section of parents and the general public, even as the policy change remains under review. In the meantime, Ogamba said the ministry had already recorded low turnout in several C4 schools. While Ogamba’s proposal to elevate C4 schools to C1 status appears plausible, it has been met with criticism, with many stakeholders calling instead for proper equipping of the institutions while retaining their current day school status to attract enrolment. Critics argue that changing a school’s status without upgrading infrastructure will not address the underlying problem. “We don’t want any national school status.

Source: The Star January 19, 2026 20:21 UTC