By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka
Abuja
A delegation from the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, (NAPPS), FCT Chapter, an umbrella body of private school proprietors, met with the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Hon. Christopher Zakka (Maikalangu), on Monday to discuss economic challenges confronting private schools in the municipality. The visit was confirmed in a press release signed by Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the chairman.
Leading the delegation, Mrs. Dorothy Okwuenu appealed for urgent tax relief and the harmonization of AMAC revenue levies. She said the current structure was placing an unsustainable financial burden on schools already grappling with rising operational costs.
The association also raised concerns over the conduct of external agencies, specifically the FCT Public Health department. NAPPS called for an immediate end to what it described as the constant harassment of private schools during revenue collection exercises, arguing that the practice undermines constitutional provisions governing education.
NAPPS said AMAC’s intervention was key to creating a more stable and supportive environment for private education to thrive in the Federal Capital Territory. The group noted that reducing regulatory friction would allow schools to focus on delivering quality learning.
The delegation added that a coordinated approach would also help curb security threats arising from the conduct of some external staff toward schools. It expressed optimism that the chairman’s response would bring lasting relief to proprietors, staff, and students across the council.
