Untold Way Nigerian Private Schools Use Textbooks To Exploit Parents (Video)

A Nigerian woman has raised the alarm online over what she describes as economic sabotage by private schools over the use of textbooks handed over to them by siblings.

In a video circulating on social media, the Nigerian woman criticized private schools for their refusal to allow students to reuse textbooks previously used by their seniors, insisting on the purchase of new ones.

The visibly upset woman lamented the worsening economic conditions in the country and accused private schools of making life even harder for struggling families. She questioned why schools force parents to buy new textbooks each year, calling the practice unfair and a burden on ordinary Nigerians, especially in such challenging times.

She urged parents with wards private schools to stand up against these policies, arguing that reusing textbooks is a practical way to ease the financial strain many Nigerian families face.

Watch the video below;

The video quickly gained traction, with many netizens flooding the comment section to applaud the woman for her bravery. Several commenters echoed her concerns, calling on relevant authorities to intervene and address the issue, especially given the current economic hardships gripping the nation.

Many have called for immediate action to ensure that parents and students are not exploited through unnecessary textbook purchases, urging schools to adopt more cost-effective and sustainable practices.

Read some netizens’ reactions to the viral video below by the Nigerian woman on the action of private schools as concerning the use of textbooks;

@maygist: This mother has a valid point, which the Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, should look into ASAP @prof_oon @NigEducation @ProfTahirMamman

@gabrielbolatit: I refused to buy textbooks 📚 this session from my children school I saved over 50k Naira. They are making a kill from parents.

@kiandagreat: I was discussing this with someone yesterday. Government needs to step in at this point. Private schools and publishers are just ripping us off.

@buarilanre: The woman is absolutely right and I the minister for education and all commissioner of education must legislate on this exploitation

@fifisquare: Na true you talk Madam….the textbooks I used when I was pry 1 ’87 was hand over to my younger brother then….but now you can’t do that again why ?….Govt and non govt please safe us..
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