Lagos school calls for lower taxes on private schools
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
M.D School leaders in Lagos defended access to affordable, quality education as they announced the institution’s 40th anniversary. Its executive director, Omolara Adedugbe, called on the authorities to ease taxes on private schools, while celebrations will include medical and food outreach programmes.
M.D School, a private school in Lagos, has called on the government to ease the multiple taxes imposed on private schools. Its executive director, Omolara Adedugbe, made the appeal at a press conference held on Tuesday to announce the school’s 40th anniversary, Vanguard reports.
Adedugbe defended the contribution of private schools to access to education and described them as partners in the sector. She said M.D School’s fees remain affordable because the school was established out of an interest in education, not for profit.
Chris Dike, chairman of the anniversary organising committee, announced a thanksgiving ceremony, medical and food outreach programmes, an award ceremony for staff and a reunion for former pupils. A gala night organised by the parents and teachers association and a day dedicated to social responsibility are also planned.
The appeal comes as Lagos prepares a roadmap to improve its schools, announced on 20 October. School governance in the state is also at the heart of this reform project.
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