The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools, NAPPS, Oshimili South Chapter has reconstituted its leadership in an acting capacity following an emergency stakeholders’ meeting.
The meeting, which had 27 members in attendance including the NAPPS Delta State Executive, was convened to address lingering internal disputes that had stalled activities in the chapter.
At the end of deliberations, the Chapter Secretary, Mrs. Zainab Ntauko, was appointed unanimously as Acting Chairman. The appointment followed the suspension of the former Chairman, Comrade Samson Ekene, and the Deputy Chairman’s decision to decline the role of Acting Chairman pending further constitutional processes.
Similarly, Pst. Phrederick Okoka was appointed Acting Secretary and Mrs. Damola was appointed Acting Treasurer.
Addressing members and the newly constituted executives, the Delta State Chairman of NAPPS, Mrs. Precious Nwanne Young, urged them to remain committed to upholding the rules and regulations guiding the association.
While addressing claims of misinformation concerning the leadership of the association at the state level, Young reaffirmed the State Executive’s commitment to due process and to the overall interest of NAPPS.
Young told the new acting executive members that they should see their appointment as an opportunity for service and congratulated them.
She charged them to work with state authorities and members to fill other vacant positions and to restore transparency, unity, and effective administration in the chapter.
Earlier, the immediate past Chapter Chairman, Comrade Franklin Ogobuegu, implored members to approach the issues with maturity and to focus on reconciliation rather than division.
Responding on behalf of the executive, the Acting Chapter Chairman, Mrs. Ntauko, recalled that her demand for accountability on financial matters and concerns over alleged bullying led to disagreements with the suspended leadership.
Ntauko said challenges with allocated lands for the Oshimili South Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society had been largely resolved, stressing that arrangements were being concluded to take members to their respective plots soon.
On academics, members agreed that schools should begin the gradual integration of the New Scheme of Work while continuing with the State Unified Examination pending further directives from the state.
The highlight of the meeting was an update on preparations for the 2026 NAPPS Day Celebration in October. Members affirmed that arrangements were underway and urged full chapter participation.
By Magnus Emuji
