The National Association of Proprietors of Private schools has accused Nigerian leaders of undermining and underrating the educational sector in the country.
The National Vice President, South-South Zone of the Association, Dr Ochuku Akpeme, accused the Federal and State Governments of being insensitive to the growth and development of education in the country.
Dr Akpeme stated this in an interview with journalists on Monday during her 2022 NAPPS retreat in Asaba with the theme: “Changing Role of Private Schools in Providing Safe Learning Environments.”
Akpeme said that October 12 is usually set aside like any other day to celebrate the NAPPS impacts and values in society as well as x-rays the activities over the years.
He said, “Education is a national problem with government at all levels, the current ASUU strike for eight months is disastrous.
“I am pained that our university students are at home, our leaders have the attitude of I don’t care about education, there is no way Nigeria can develop if we keep on undermining and underrating the educational sectors.”
He maintained that NAPPS is looking at the possible ways of improving education in Nigeria, with a focus majorly on security as a major challenge facing our dear country.
He urged the government to rethink and give education the needed attention if they want this country to develop and move forward.
In his goodwill message, the National President, NAPPS, Chief Yomi Otuela, posited the need for schools to consider investing in perimeter fencing of schools, collaborating with community security personnel, installing CCTV, and improving welfare package for security within the school as a strategy to curb insecurity.
Earlier in his address, the state chairman, Monday Ifoghere, hinted at challenges bedevilling the society, especially at a time when teachers and learners are going to school in fear due to unabated insecurity.
