Private school owners in Rivers State have called for enhanced collaboration with the government to strengthen the education sector. The appeal was made during the 20th anniversary celebration of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), held in Port Harcourt.
Speaking at the event, the National President of NAPPS, Samira Jabir, represented by the Rivers State chairman, Sunday Adafe-Jaja, emphasized that a stronger partnership between private schools and government authorities is vital to address the decline in teaching and learning standards across the state.
Adafe-Jaja highlighted that collaboration would not only improve educational quality but also ensure that students benefit from more robust and effective learning environments.
Edna Opara, a leader of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in the South-South region, raised concerns over the heavy taxes imposed on private schools by both local and state governments, describing the levies as burdensome and detrimental to school operations.
Our correspondent reports that the chairman of the occasion, Sotonye Toby Fulton, represented by Alom Anyanya, urged private school proprietors to actively participate in discussions and initiatives that influence educational reforms, stressing that their input is critical in shaping policies that affect the sector.
The event underscored the need for continued dialogue between private school operators and government officials to ensure sustainable development in education and improved outcomes for students in Rivers State.
