Massive Turnout at NAPPS 18th Annual Conference Despite Insecurity Concerns
TEC News|Kwara|26th November, 2025.
The 18th National Conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) commenced on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, with an impressive display of unity, colour and resilience, despite ongoing security concerns affecting Kwara, Kogi and Niger States.
Held at the Timak Event Centre, the opening ceremony witnessed a massive turnout of school proprietors from across the federation, reaffirming the commitment of private education stakeholders toward national development.
The event, themed “Education for Sustainable Development: A Technology-Driven, Innovation and Inclusive Approach,” began with a vibrant zonal parade, during which members of the NAPPS Board of Trustees (BOT) stood in honour to receive delegates from each zone.
A major highlight of the opening session was the address delivered on behalf of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Dr Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, Represented by the Honourable Commissioner of Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal K. Olohungbebe. The Governor applauded the pivotal role of private schools in strengthening the state’s education system.
He assured proprietors that the Kwara State Government remains fully committed to supporting private education.
According to him:
“You are not our business partners; you are partners in progress. If private schools should fold up today, can government schools accommodate all our children? Can the government empower all our youth who are teachers in private schools? We shall remain committed to the success of private schools as a government.”
His remarks drew applause from participants who described the government’s position as reassuring and timely.
Later, guest speakers emphasized the need for all schools, regardless of size or available resources to embrace low-cost technological solutions from 2026 onward. They reiterated that school transformation does not require expensive equipment.
“If you have a smartphone, basic digital tools and train your teachers, you can already begin to improve your classroom learning experience,” one speaker advised.
The BOT Chairman, Dr. Sa’id Mijinyawa, along with members of the National Executive Council (NEC) and other national officers, were present to provide direction and leadership for the conference.
Some early participants who spoke with TEC News described the conference as a “remarkable success,” praising the organisation, turnout and relevance of the discussions.
The 2025 National Conference continues through November 27, with sessions focused on innovation, policy reform, curriculum improvement and 21st-century school leadership. TEC News shall update the general public as the events continues.
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