In a significant turn of events, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, has offered scholarships to the minors that were detained for participating in the August #EndBadGovernance protest in the country.
This followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu that all the minors arrested and facing prosecution in court over their alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protest should immediately be released without prejudice to the law.
Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, the Chairman, NAPPS Nigeria New Board of Trustees, Abdulmumuni Kundak, said the awards would cover primary and secondary education.
“We are going to liaise with the authorities and get the records of the persons. And those who are within the ages of primary and secondary education will be given the scholarships wherever they are.
“We have members across the country and anywhere the minors live, our members will be ready to absorb them.
“It is better we train these youngsters to become better and enlightened citizens of the country for them to also make a positive impact on the society.
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“Being involved in humanitarian services like this is not new to us. We donated to the victims of the recent flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State,” he said.
He added that each member of the association also gives, at least, four scholarships to their students yearly.
Furthermore, Kundak noted that with the approval of the new board by the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, all was set for holding international conferences and exhibitions by the body, as well as the national delegates conference.
“We have worked collectively to redeem the integrity of our association regarding recent happenings in NAPPS Nigeria.
“This victory underscores the commitment to strengthening the association, enhancing educational standards and fostering unity among stakeholders.
“The NAPPS Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, has approved the newly appointed members of the NAPPS Nigeria Board of Trustees.
“This decision followed a series of careful reviews after the concerns raised by NAPPS Nigeria regarding previous Board appointments that did not follow our constitutionally mandated procedures.
“In response to our formal requests and in alignment with our governing rules, the CAC consequently derecognised some Board of Trustees.
On his part, NAPPS National President, Chief Abayomi Otubela, noted that the association would live up to expectations in raising the standard of education in the country.
NAPPS new leaders are: National President, Chief Abayomi Otubela; Deputy National President, Hajiya Amina Makintami; National Secretary, Comrade Augustine Ajibade; National Treasurer, Barr. Nonye Enemuo; National Financial Secretary, Mr. Andrew Agi; National Assistant Financial Secretary, Comr. Blessed Ogbuehi; National Publicity Secretary, Rev. Gabriel Igbinijesu, and National Welfare Officer 2, Alhaji Sani Lawan.
Officers and members of the association from the six geo-political zones attended the event.
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