By; ABUBAKAR M. MAI BABBAN-ALJIHU
Your Excellency, I hope this letter finds you in excellent health and high spirit. On behalf of the citizens of our great nation, I would like to extend my heartwarming congratulations to you on your resounding victory in the recent Presidential Election.
Your remarkable leadership, vision, and dedication to the betterment of our country have earned you the trust and confidence of the people, and we are certain that you will continue to lead us towards progress and prosperity.
I would also like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention a matter of great concern that affects many families in our capital city, Abuja.
The exorbitant fees charged by private schools in Abuja have become an increasingly burdens issue for parents and guardians who strive to provide quality education for their children.
Private schools have long been recognized for their commitment to delivering excellent educational standards and providing a conducive learning environment.
However, the rapid escalation of fees has made it extremely challenging for many families to afford private education, limiting their options, and compromising their children access to quality education is a topmost priority of all and which you have demonstrated your commitment by signing students loans bill into law,
It is highly commendable across the country, Mr. President KUDOS!!!
Recently, due to the removal of subsidy by government some private schools have concluded all arrangement to increase their fees. Your Excellency, Education remains the foundation of a prosperous and equitable society.
It is essential that we ensure it is affordable and accessible for all, regardless of socio-economic background. The current situations with private school fees in Abuja has created a divide, leaving many families with limited choices, and compromising the right to quality education of our children.
I respectfully request that under your watch this matter will be addressed by putting smiles on our faces towards alleviate the financial burden on families, promote equal educational opportunities, and contribute to the development of a well-educated and skilled workforce for our nation in the future.
I humbly suggest the formation of a committee comprising education experts, policymakers, and representatives from private and public schools to explore feasible solutions that strike a balance between maintaining the high educational standards of schools and ensuring affordability for all.
This collaborative effort will allow us to address the issue comprehensively and develop strategies to tackle the rising costs while safeguarding the quality of education.
I wish to congratulate you and express my sincere appreciation for a very good start of your presidency especially your bold and courageous effort on the nation activities.
One of the challenges of education today is the preference of private schools to the public
schools which so many of our present leaders are the beneficiaries of public education system.
There is urgent need to regulate the private school system and bring back the standard of public school in Nigeria. In addition, the exorbitant charges by private schools is highly unprecedented and Abuja parents are dying in silence for the payment of school fees for their wards. Their situations are pitiable and lamentable. So many parents cannot continue in this direction.
The public school must not go into extinction. You have demonstrated leadership qualities showing how prepared you to take us the promise land but these private schools in the country must be regulated properly. Your government of hopes should take an honest step to check-mate the activities of the private in the country starting from F C T Abuja.
I know you in tray is full of papers and problem but with good intentions and resolve ALLAH SWT will help you. I hope this will get to you and you will act accordingly.
Once again, congratulations on your well-deserved victory.
We have full confidence in your leadership and your commitment to the welfare and development of our beloved country. Your attention to this matter will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of countless families and shape a brighter future for our educational system.
Thank you for your time, Your Excellency. May your tenure be filled with success, and may our nation continue to thrive under your guidance.
Abubakar M. Mai Babban-Aljihu can be reached via 07044116658
