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The Enugu chapter of Association of Private School Owners of Nigeria has expressed worries over multiple taxation and levies by the state government and its agencies.News Agency of NigeriaAccording to him, from time to time, officials and representatives of government agencies come to demand certain amount from school owners.
Graham, who is also the proprietor of the Professor’s Ivy League School, Enugu, said that Nigerians have erroneous belief that private school owners make millions, without looking at the expenses they incur in running the schools. “When it comes to collection of levies, they ask other business owners to pay N2,000, while private schools are mandated to pay N2m.
“Everyone in the country believes that private school owners are in money, which is contrary to the reality on ground. “Even touts can get up anytime to request money from us and if any member is not courageous, they will scam him or her. It is a very big challenge and worrisome to us,” he said.
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