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As schools resumed for a new academic session on Monday, September 8, Enugu-based proprietor, Gladys Ajaero, has defended the hike in fees, saying it was a result of the economy and not exploitation or greed.
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In an interview with Arise TV, Mrs. Ajaero explained that the rising cost of essential services and materials had forced many private schools to adjust their tuition.
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According to her, the price of books, teaching aids, diesel, electricity, and even basic food items has soared in recent months, leaving schools with little choice but to increase fees in order to remain afloat.
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She said:
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“Private schools is a business venture. Everything you are doing to make money, definitely is a business. In business, you have standard. You may choose to put your child in a school where you can pay as much as ₦1 million, as much as ₦200,000, but you can still get a standard of ₦50,000 which is still a standard. If you cannot afford that much, why going for it?
“The increase in school fees is caused by the economy of the country. You have so many bills also to pay as a proprietor. You will pay your teachers, you will take care of the environment, you will take care of non-academic staff, cleaners and others.
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“Now when you talk of the books, we do not manufacture the books nor do we produce it. We buy and give to students, and a lot of times you find out that the books are so expensive that even if you decide to just add ₦100,000 on it, it is still very high.
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“I do not think the increment is a fault of the proprietors or a decision to extort parents, but the economy actually affecting the whole system. For example, as at last year, if you pay a private teacher ₦60,000 or ₦70,000, he or she is happy and it can buy things. But today, the same person will not accept ₦100,000 because of the cost of living.”
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Her comments come amid widespread complaints from parents who say the increases are unbearable, especially at a time when many households are struggling to survive.
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