A Taraba State-based civil society organization, Bilbas Care for Rural Education and Development Initiative (BICREDI), has raised concerns about the arbitrary and continuous increases in private school fees across the state.
In a statement released on Monday in Jalingo, BICREDI’s Founder and Executive Director, Bello Bako, urged the Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) to enhance its monitoring and regulatory framework. This is to ensure private schools adhere to approved standards and to protect parents from financial exploitation.
The civic group also criticized the enforcement of the one-time-use textbook policy in private schools, warning that it imposes an unnecessary financial burden on families, particularly those in rural communities.
According to BICREDI, requiring parents to purchase new textbooks every academic session undermines efforts to make education affordable and accessible.
The group called on TSUBEB to intervene and reconsider the policy to alleviate the financial strain on parents.
Additionally, BICREDI formally requested a courtesy visit with the TSUBEB Chairman through the Office of the Secretary. The NGO stated that the meeting would focus on rising school fees and the textbook policy, which are critical issues affecting the quality of basic education in Taraba State.
Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/17/civic-group-raises-concern-over-rising-private-school-fees-seeks-review-of-textbook-policy/
