The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board (KSPVIB) has withdrawn the closure order placed on Prime College, following an out-of-court settlement between the two parties.
Confirming the development in Kano, the Executive Secretary of the board, Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, said the school’s management approached the board to resolve the dispute amicably after a court-ordered shutdown over fee-related violations.
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According to him, the resolution reached includes a reversal to the old school fees, the establishment of a standard Parents Teachers Association (PTA), and an agreement with aggrieved parents on a benchmark for future fee adjustments.
He explained that Prime College also committed to following due process whenever it intends to increase tuition fees, in line with KSPVIB regulations.
“As such, I have given them a seven-day grace period to convene a meeting with the PTA to reach an amicable settlement. Therefore, Prime College will resume academic activities on Monday, October 22, 2025,” Umar said.
The KSPVIB boss stressed that the board does not take pride in closing schools but is compelled to act when institutions breach established guidelines.
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On his part, the Director of Prime College, Kabiru Hanga, admitted that the school had erred but opted for an out-of-court resolution to correct its mistakes and ensure compliance going forward.
“The school has signed an agreement and will abide by the rules governing the board. We will also convene a meeting with aggrieved parents to reach common ground,” Hanga stated, while commending the Kano State Government for its commitment to educational development.
It would be recalled that on Thursday, KSPVIB announced the closure of six schools, including Prime College, over what it described as unlawful tuition hikes and other violations.
Earlier, the school management, through its solicitors Aliant Qais Conrad Laureate, had challenged the closure order in court, insisting that the majority of parents had already complied with the new rates and that flexible payment plans were provided.
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Prime College argued that fewer than 20 parents opposed the increase and petitioned the board, leading to what it called an “unlawful attempt” to shut down the school.
With the new settlement, academic activities at Prime College are set to continue under stricter compliance with regulatory guidelines.