In a demonstration of local governance commitment and institutional development amidst the national security crisis, the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ado-Odo/Ota Zone, has unveiled and commissioned its new, purpose-built Secretariat Building.
The inauguration ceremony, held over the weekend, signals a significant milestone for the private education sector in the economically vital Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, which serves as a major industrial hub bordering Lagos State.
The new NAPPS Secretariat is expected to serve as the central administrative and coordination hub for private school proprietors in the zone, facilitating essential training, quality assurance meetings, and robust collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Education.
The development highlights the private sector’s continuous investment in institutional infrastructure, even as public funds are increasingly diverted to tackle urgent security and economic headwinds.
This local government is one of the most commercially active in Ogun State, and the private education sector plays a crucial role in absorbing the high population influx from Lagos. The new secretariat is seen as a necessary structure to enhance the regulatory compliance and standard-setting for private schools in the area.
The event provided a platform for the Ogun State government to reaffirm its commitment to infrastructural development in the Ado-Odo/Ota axis, which is often criticized for poor road conditions due to its proximity to Lagos.
During the event, a representative of the state government emphasized that despite the national fiscal strain, the administration recognizes Ado-Odo/Ota’s importance as the state’s industrial capital. Recent government efforts in the area, which include the rehabilitation and reconstruction of critical roads, were cited as proof of ongoing commitment.
The local commissioning of the secretariat contrasts sharply with the broader national discourse dominated by security fears, mass abductions, and high-level probes (like the Azura-Edo N18bn probe), underscoring that developmental strides, however localized, are still being pursued.
