The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening to advise against the reopening of schools in January 2025 if outstanding debts are not settled.
In a press release issued on Friday, December 21, CHASS expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to fully address critical financial needs of senior high schools across the country.
The outstanding debts include arrears for essential services such as food, transportation, utilities, and operational expenses for both day and boarding schools.
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CHASS argues that these unpaid funds are severely impacting the smooth operation of schools and hindering their ability to provide quality education to students.
“While we acknowledge some recent disbursements of funds to schools, these releases have not fully resolved the critical financial needs of our institutions,” the statement noted.
“This situation has posed a serious threat to the smooth operation of schools and could negatively impact students’ well-being,” CHASS added.
CHASS has urged the government to prioritize the immediate payment of these outstanding debts to ensure a smooth and successful start to the upcoming academic year.
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The organization emphasized that the continued operation of schools and the well-being of students are dependent on the timely release of these critical funds