FG, State governments not sensitive to education – NAPPS
By Dave Okpogadie, Asaba
National Vice President, South-South Zone of National Association of Proprietors of Private schools (NAPPS), Dr. Ochuko Akpeme has accused federal and state governments of being insensitive to the growth, development of education in the country.
Dr. Akpeme stated this while speaking with journalists in Asaba during NAPPS 2022 retreat with the themed, ‘Changing Role of Private Schools In Providing Safe Learning Environments’.
Akpeme noted that the event was put in place to celebrate the NAPPS impacts and values in the society as well assessing the activities in the last one year.
He added that NAPPS was seeking possible ways of improving Education in Nigeria, adding that the theme of the retreat focused mainly on security as it was the major challenge facing our dear country.
He maintained that Education is a National problem which government at all level must tackle.
Making reference to the current ASUU strike for 8 months, Dr Akpeme expressed disappoinment.
“I am pained that our university students are at home, our leaders have the attitude of I don’t care to education, there is no way Nigeria can develop if we keep on undermining and underrating the education sector.”
He urged government to have a rethink and give education the needed attention if they want this country to develop and move forward
On his part, the National President, NAPPS, Chief Yomi Otuela, posited the need for members to consider investing in perimeter fencing of schools, collaboration with Community security personnel, installation of CCTV, improve welfare package for Security within the school as a strategy to curb insecurity.
Earlier in his address, the state chairman of NAPPS, Deacon Monday Ifoghere noted that there was need to focus on security because of the dicey security situation which has made teachers and students go to school in fear.
He added that meaningful teaching, learning can only take place under a condusive and safe environment.
