Private Schools Struggle as Economic Hardship Forces Parents to Withdraw Students

• The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) raised alarm over the rising number of student withdrawals
• The association noted it was due to parents' inability to afford tuition amid growing economic hardship
• NAPPS President Dr. Samira Jibir emphasized the need for understanding as schools grapple with the impact of the situation

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has expressed concern over the withdrawal of students by parents who could not pay tuition due to increasing hardship.

Private school owners revealed that economic hardship was central to parents' withdrawal of their children, adding that the situation often appears to be beyond the control of the affected parents.

NAPPS President Dr Samira Jibir said that certain steps must be taken as economic hardship affects everyone.

In her words:

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“Everybody is affected by the economic hardship, you can’t force parents to continue having their children in a school they couldn’t afford. Sometimes, we are forced to reach a c

“In any case, we cannot stop any parent from withdrawing his/her kids. We can only hope things get better.”

The Chairman of NAPPS, Federal Capital Territory chapter, Ruth Agboola, also shared a similar concern, emphasizing that many are quitting their jobs to start petty trades.

She said:

“It is affecting people everywhere. But in our schools, only a few parents have withdrawn to lesser paying schools, based on what they can afford.

“Again, we have also witnessed situations where some teachers prefer to go into petty trading. I have seen one who said she would rather sell Akara than continue as a teacher because of the situation of things.”

Economic hardship in Nigeria

Economic hardship in Nigeria has deepened in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including inflation, rising unemployment, fuel price hikes, and currency devaluation.

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Many Nigerians are grappling with the soaring cost of living, as basic goods and services become increasingly unaffordable.

This situation has been exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidies, which led to a sharp increase in transportation costs and a ripple effect on food prices and other essentials.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather, and Non-Metallic Products Employees (NUCFRLANMPE) had voiced concerns about its members' job security.

In Kwara state, the union noted that the economic downturn ravaging the country has made members' jobs unsafe and implored the government to address the sector's challenges urgently.

Source: Legit.ng