The Lagos State Government has warned parents and guardians against individuals circulating fake e-flyers and claiming to facilitate the transfer of pupils and students between private and public schools across the state.
The warning was issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in a public disclaimer shared on its official platforms.
The ministry said the individuals behind the flyers are neither staff nor authorised representatives of the government and urged members of the public not to patronise them or make payments to them.
According to the ministry, parents seeking information or assistance concerning school transfers should rely only on official government channels and procedures.
“For any school transfer, kindly visit the 4th Floor, Block 5, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Alausa, Ikeja, to obtain complete information regarding all procedures,” the ministry stated in the disclaimer.
The government also specifically clarified that transfers to Lagos State model colleges are now closed, warning parents against individuals who may claim otherwise or offer to secure placement in the schools for a fee.
The ministry’s warning comes amid continuing interest in transfers between schools in the state, particularly as parents seek placement options for their children ahead of the new academic session.
It advised parents and guardians to exercise caution when approached by persons offering to process school transfers, particularly where such persons request payment or claim to have direct access to officials of the ministry.
The government said the public should verify all transfer-related information through the appropriate authorities rather than relying on social media flyers or individuals claiming to be government representatives.
The disclaimer also urged parents to ensure that they obtain accurate information on eligibility, available spaces and the required procedures before attempting to move their children from one school to another.
The ministry’s latest warning highlights the risk of fraudulent intermediaries exploiting parents seeking school placements and transfers, particularly where demand for places in public schools is high.
The government reiterated that parents should not make payments to unauthorised persons for school transfers and should use official channels for all transfer-related enquiries.
