The Ethiopian Education and Training Authority has officially requested government intervention to shut down 52 higher education institutions that have failed to comply with regulatory directives. The authority has formally written to relevant government bodies, urging them to take immediate legal action against these entities.
According to the authority, these institutions were previously ordered to exit the higher education sector after failing to complete the mandatory re-registration process. Despite multiple attempts to engage with the institutions—including four separate phone calls and a formal summons for an in-person appearance—the schools failed to meet the required standards or follow the necessary procedures to finalize their exit from the sector.
In its formal correspondence, the authority stated that because these institutions have ignored previous directives, their legal status is effectively terminated. The regulator emphasized the need to prevent these entities from continuing to operate, citing the potential for harm to students and the public.
"The institutions have failed to implement the decision rendered, and as their legal status has been terminated, we request that you ensure they cease providing higher education services to prevent further harm to citizens," the authority noted in its letter. Furthermore, the regulator has requested that authorities investigate any damages already caused by these institutions and take appropriate legal corrective measures against them.
The list of the 52 affected institutions has been provided to the relevant government offices to facilitate the enforcement of this decision. This move marks a significant step by the Ethiopian government to tighten oversight and ensure quality standards within the country's private higher education landscape.
Source: Telegram / tikvahethiopia