The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ogbomoso North chapter, has called on government at all levels to address critical challenges facing private school owners and teachers across the country, especially in the areas of taxation, welfare, and access to financial support.
In a statement commemorating the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, the Chairman of NAPPS Ogbomoso North, Pastor Wale Ojewumi, described teachers as “the true architects of our nation’s future”, noting that their contributions to national development deserve greater recognition and support.
Ojewumi commended teachers—particularly those in private schools—for their dedication, passion, and hard work in nurturing the minds of future leaders. He emphasized that private schools complement government efforts in expanding access to quality education and should not be seen as competitors to public institutions.
“We’re not competing with the public sector; rather, we are working hand-in-hand with it to ensure that quality education is available to all, especially in areas where public resources are stretched thin,” he said.
However, the NAPPS chairman lamented that private school proprietors are burdened by what he described as an automatic 25% annual increase in personal income tax, which he said negatively impacts their ability to reinvest in staff and infrastructure. He urged the government to review the policy and make it more reflective of the realities faced by school owners.
Ojewumi also called for the establishment of a structured welfare system for private school teachers, including access to healthcare, pensions, and fair compensation, noting that many qualified educators work in private schools due to limited employment opportunities in the public sector.
> “Teachers should feel supported, valued, and secure in their roles, which will ultimately benefit the children they teach,” he added.
He further appealed for government-backed financial support, such as grants and low-interest loans, to help private schools upgrade their facilities and sustain educational quality. Additionally, he urged the government to include private school teachers in professional development programs to enhance their skills and teaching methods.
Ojewumi concluded by reaffirming NAPPS’ commitment to advancing education in Ogbomoso and beyond, stressing that investment in both public and private education is vital to Nigeria’s peace, prosperity, and progress.
> “Every investment in education—whether public or private—is an investment in our peace, prosperity, and future,” he said.
He extended greetings to teachers across Ogbomoso, Oyo State, and Nigeria, applauding their unwavering service to nation-building.
