NAPPS Pledges Scholarships for Minors of ‘End Bad Governance’ Protest

Funmi Ogundare

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), yesterday, disclosed its commitment to offer scholarships up to secondary level for minors arrested during the End-Bad Governance protest.
The Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Kundak, made this known in Lagos, while briefing journalists on the association’s upcoming international conference, exhibition, and National Delegates Conference (NDC).
Kundak commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for securing the release of the minors, noting that NAPPS has long provided scholarships as part of its mission to uplift society.
According to him, “NAPPS Nigeria is fully dedicated to advancing educational development and promoting high standards in teaching, remaining a cornerstone for positive change in Nigeria’s educational sector.”
He also commended the introduction of the new entrepreneurship curriculum for primary schools, emphasising the vital role skill acquisition plays in Nigeria’s development. Additionally, he announced that the association’s BoT and its new 2023 constitution have been approved by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), underscoring NAPPS’ structural integrity.
Scheduled for November 20 and 21 at the International Conference Centre, Calabar, Cross River State, the association’s international conference and exhibition will focus on the theme, ‘illuminate, Innovate, Elevate: Breaking Barriers in the Education Sector for National Development’.
NAPPS National President, Chief Abayomi Otubela, highlighted the association’s mission to support the government’s efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
He noted that each member school is encouraged to provide at least five scholarships annually. “Over the past four years, approximately 10,000 active NAPPS members across 774 local governments have collectively awarded around 20 scholarships each, making a significant impact since the COVID-19 pandemic,” Otubela said.
He emphasised on NAPPS’ collaboration with some financial institutions to secure low-interest loans for its members and the association’s capacity-building programme. “Our annual refresher courses help members stay updated on the latest technologies that enhance school management.”
In efforts to manage costs, Otubela explained that NAPPS has encouraged members to reduce expenses rather than increase school fees, which has helped stabilise tuition despite a 300 per cent rise in operational costs.
“The association has achieved this by cutting non-essential activities and adopting technology-driven learning methods. Additionally, NAPPS has promoted solar energy as an alternative power source to help schools reduce electricity expenses.
“NAPPS is actively working with the government to operate schools at minimal costs and provide ongoing teacher training. “We help private school parents manage the high cost of education, offering a more affordable option compared to state-run schools,” the national president stressed.