Private School Owners Withdraw From Organzied Labour’s Strike

By Akinwale Kasali

As the Organized Labour commenced their indefinite Strike Monday, June 3rd, 2024, over the proposed N494,000 Minimum Wage as against the N60,000 offered by the Federal Government and hike in Electricity Tariff, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, has pulled out of the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC.

The umbrella body of private school owners stated that none of its members would be joining the industrial action, saying the issue could be addressed through other means.

NAPPS, meanwhile, cautioned Labour Unions against any security breach around the premises of its members during their industrial action.

In a statement released Sunday, and signed by its National President, Samira Jibril, and the Secretary, Dr. Kayode Adeyemi, it noted:

“The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools,(NAPPS) Nigeria, has carefully considered the implications and objectives of the NLC/ TUC proposed indefinite strike,in line with our strategic position as the umbrella Association for all Private School Owners in Nigeria.

“In consideration of our non-affiliated position with NLC/TUC and Association objectives, our esteemed members are hereby requested, not to participate in the indefinite strike as proposed by NLC/TUC to commence on Monday 3rd June, 2024; once there are no security breach against our operations and learners movement.

“While we recognize the importance of collective action and support the right to peaceful protest, we believe that our members’ interests and priorities are best served through other means of advocacy and engagement.

“As a national professional association, our focus remains on advancing the interests of our members, promoting professional development and exploring the

most effective strategies to addressing the issues and concerns that have prompted calls for the indefinite strike.

“We hold the firm believe, that by working together and engaging in meaningful discourse, we can achieve positive outcomes for our profession and the broader community”.