The President of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Yomi Otubela has called for urgent policy intervention to reduce operational costs for private schools.
Otubela who spoke with the News Agency Of Nigeria(NAN), stated that the inflation pressures is weighing down on private schools.
He said urgent policies would help subsidize access to teaching resources and lower taxes on educational materials.
Otubela said the policies would provide concessionary interest rates on loans for members.
The NAPPS president called for partnerships to improve access to technology.
“We believe that considerable support grants from governments to private schools will place more private schools in good stead to reduce the over 18 million out-of-school children in Nigeria,” he added.
Otubela noted that many schools under the association are exploring flexible payment plans and working closely with parents to ensure that no child is left behind due to financial difficulties.
He said NAPPS is working to maintain the balance between delivering quality education and being sensitive to current economic realities.
“We hope the government will increase funding for teacher training programmes and offer financial incentives for schools to improve infrastructure.
“This partnership will not only ease the burden on private schools but also ensure that Nigerian students, regardless of their background, receive a world-class education,” Otubela said.