‘Multiple taxations on private schools is killing’

The Principal, Unique Children Schools, Lagos, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Olatubode has described the imposition of multiple taxes by the government on private schools in the country as killing.

She made the observation at the school’s graduation ceremony held in honour of the final year students of both the primary and secondary arms of the school, recently.

According to her, it is very important that various state governments make fees like annual taxes, dues and levies imposing on private schools as friendly as possible.

“All these levies are seriously affecting our operations. School establishment is known around the world to be a social service and they should therefore be treated as such,” she stressed.

Also decrying the proliferation of private schools in the country, the principal however called on government to impose stricter measures to curtail the trend so as to guarantee standards in the sector.

On graduating students, Olatubode advised them to remain committed to their studies as there is no excuse for failure.

On her part, Proprietor/Chief Executive of the school, Mrs. Esther Ayere-Alatise assured the parents and guardians that the school would continue to produce a total child who would be globally competitive.

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