Association of Private Schools’ Owners has appealed to Anambra State Ministry of Education to carry its members along in its decision making policies.
Southeast President, Ihuoma Ugochukwu, who made the appeal during a visit to the ministry, also solicited assistance in terms of finance, books, palliatives and other interventions.
He praised the Commissioner, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, for her achievements in less than two years in office, promising the association’s support to move the education sector forward.
He said: “During COVID-19, we wrote to the Federal Ministry of Education to ensure those of us in the Southeast are remembered and they invited us and we were happy our appeal was granted.
“In 2015, we also wrote to the ministry in the state to assist in alleviating the sufferings of our members, especially in approval of our records, and it was during your tenure that it was answered.
“We want to tell you that more than 200 schools have registered since you reduced the bottlenecks disturbing us in private schools. Your records of two years have surpassed others.
“In 2015 when some private schools organised themselves to cause mayhem, threatening to embark on illegal strike, we rendered that move unsuccessful, a feat applauded by parents and stakeholders.
“We want you to involve us in policy making in the state. So many issues are begging for attention in private schools. If you go through our textbooks, many don’t have introductory parts and students are using them.
