NAPPS Pledges Scholarships for 32 Released Minors After #EndBadGovernance Protests

• NAPPS will provide full scholarships to 32 minors released from detention, supporting their education through secondary school after recent protests
• Chairman Kundak praised President Tinubu for the minors’ release, emphasizing education’s role in fostering unity and a positive future

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has announced its readiness to offer full scholarships to 32 recently released detention minors to support their education through secondary school.

These minors were among the 76 individuals charged with treasonable felony after the August 1-10 protests against economic hardship, which escalated into violence in certain areas.

Expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for ordering the minors’ release, Alhaji Abdulmumuni Kundak, Chairman of NAPPS’ Board of Trustees, shared this pledge during a press briefing in Lagos.

He emphasized that education fosters unity and prepares Nigeria’s youth for a positive future.

“On behalf of NAPPS members across Nigeria, we commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the release of these young detainees,” Kundak said. “In response, NAPPS is committed to providing scholarships for the affected minors throughout their secondary education.”

Kundak also praised the introduction of an entrepreneurship curriculum in basic schools, noting the importance of skill development for national progress.

He said that NAPPS would collaborate with relevant agencies to verify each minor’s educational background and determine their appropriate class placements.

“We are coordinating to ensure the minors are placed in schools within their locations—whether in Lagos, Bauchi, or elsewhere.

We will work with authorities to confirm their educational status and ensure they are positioned for a fresh start in their schooling,” he explained.

Chief Abayomi Otubela, NAPPS’ National President, also highlighted the association’s dedication to maintaining high educational standards.

He urged private school owners to prioritize excellence and respect for the law, noting the association’s recent Board of Trustees approval by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

“We aim to establish excellence as our standard,” Otubela stated. “We expect adherence to rule of law and for our trustees to set and uphold a clear agenda for quality education.”