By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has been Implored to make budgetary provision this fiscal year to support private schools in the state to enable them continue to contribute to the development of education.
Principal of Peniel College, Makurdi, Mr Timothy Iortim who made the call in an exclusive interview with Daybreak in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, admonished the governor to support those contributing in training the youths whom he described as future leaders.
“I call on Benue State Government to come to our aide. They used the palliatives they collected from the Federal Government to pay registration fees for few schools, and we are paying tax. Government need to support or make budgetary provisions to help those who are contributing to training the youths.
“There is provision to cater for the wellbeing of the youths. They only come and say we should pay tax. We have done our part,” adding that the school has been imparting quality knowledge to the learners.
The Educationist identified high cost of items including fuel, following removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government as a major challenge confronting the smooth running of the college, lamenting that the school can’t operate based on its planned budget due to the aforementioned challenges.
“There are a lot of challenges due to high cost of items, we can’t operate based on what we budgeted for. We can’t do it due to lack of funds, no water because there’s no light. To buy fuel becomes difficult because of the increase in the pump price of petrol at filling stations.”
Mr Iortim enjoined parents to encourage their children to work hard to ensure they are successful in their academic pursuit. He urged them to cooperate with the management for the growth of the college.
