Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), has shut down six schools within the Ilorin metropolis for failing to comply with established environmental and sanitation regulations.
The enforcement action, carried out by the school monitoring
and enforcement department of the agency, followed a series of comprehensive
inspections.
The inspections revealed that the affected schools were
operating without adequate toilet facilities and had neglected mandatory
sanitation standards required to safeguard the health and well-being of pupils,
staff, and communities in their neighbourhoods.
During the operation, the Head of the School Department,
Mrs. Wulaimat Musa, stressed the agency’s zero-tolerance for practices that
endanger public health, especially within learning environments.
She noted that the absence of functional toilet facilities
exposes children to serious risks, including disease outbreaks and
environmental pollution.
“Schools are expected to meet minimum hygiene standards
before operating. Any institution that compromises the health of children by
neglecting basic sanitation requirements will face strict enforcement
measures,” she warned.
KWEPA reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that all
educational institutions comply with the state environmental protection laws,
which mandate proper waste management systems, clean and functional toilet
facilities, and adherence to sanitary guidelines.
The sealed schools will remain closed until they achieve
full compliance and receive verification from the agency, according to a
statement by the spokesperson of the agency, Blessing Opadiran, in Ilorin on
Friday.
KWEPA urged all school owners and administrators to
prioritize the health and safety of their students by maintaining adequate
sanitation infrastructure and strictly following environmental regulations.
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