The rising costs of living and operations are limiting access to education and beyond the reach of many parents. While many are already considering the option of enrolling their wards in public schools, others will be adding to the out-of-school group, Iyabo Lawal writes.
As private school operators increase fees for primary and secondary students by over 300 per cent, there are fears that many pupils may not return when schools resume today.
Already, some parents are considering the option of enrolling their wards in public schools since they are not charging such exorbitant fees, while others are confused on the next line of action, raising concerns of possible increase in the number of out-of-school children.
A significant increase in tuition, feeding, transportation and cost of uniforms and other fees have been announced by school owners, some schools have announced between 200 and 300 per cent increase, while others…
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