The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ogbomoso North Chapter, Oyo State, has appealed to the government at all levels to urgently address the challenges facing private school owners and teachers, especially in the areas of taxation, welfare, and access to financial support.
The association made the call in a statement issued by its Chairman, Wale Ojewumi, in Ibadan on Sunday, to mark the 2025 World Teachers’ Day.
Ojewumi described teachers as “the true architects of the nation’s future,” noting that their contributions to national development deserve greater appreciation and stronger government support.
He commended teachers—particularly those in private schools—for their dedication, passion, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders. According to him, private schools play a vital role in complementing the government’s efforts to expand access to quality education and should not be viewed as competitors to public schools.
“We are not in competition with the public sector. Rather, we are working alongside it to ensure that quality education reaches everyone, especially in areas where public resources are overstretched,” he said.
Ojewumi lamented that many private school owners are weighed down by what he described as an “automatic 25% annual increase in personal income tax,” which makes it difficult for them to reinvest in staff welfare and school infrastructure.
He, therefore, urged the government to review the tax policy to reflect the current economic realities faced by school proprietors.
“We are calling for a structured welfare system for private school teachers, which should include healthcare, pensions, and fair remuneration,” he said. “Many competent and qualified educators work in private schools because of limited opportunities in the public sector. They deserve to feel valued, supported, and secure in their profession — that’s how we can truly uplift the education system.”
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Ojewumi also called for government-backed financial support, such as grants and low-interest loans, to help private schools improve their facilities and maintain high educational standards.
“Every investment in education, whether public or private, is an investment in the nation’s peace, prosperity, and future,” he added.
