President of National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Yomi Otubela, has urged the Federal Government to provide palliatives to schools to lessen effects of subsidy removal.
Speaking yesterday at a webinar organised by NAPPS Roundtable Initiative, Otubela noted the removal has ripple effect on private schools.
He said transportation, cost of goods and services have increased, forcing schools to reassess budget and raise tuition.
Otubela appealed for tax holiday, grants and loans for owners, teachers and parents.
He urged government to provide school buses on lease, and sponsor state and private teachers training.
Otubela said it is imperative for government to recognise the role private schools play and invest in solutions to mitigate effects of rising fuel costs and support their growth.
Guest speaker, Managing Director of Financial Derivatives, Bismarck Rewane, urged government to fix education to improve the economy.
He advised owners to engage in virtual classes to reduce costs, minimally increase fees, among others.