Education
Ground Breaking Ceremony: Obi Of Ogwashi-Uku Congratulates NAPPS, Pledges Support
The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr.) Ifechukwude Aninshi Okonjo II, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, has pledged his support for the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Delta State Chapter, as it begins the development of its proposed secretariat complex.
The monarch made the pledge through his representative, Rev. Dr. Kendy Daniel Obiri, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the project, held on Monday, October 12, 2026, alongside the association’s NAPPS Day celebration.
He assured the association of the palace’s readiness to cooperate with it and provide the necessary support to ensure the successful execution of the project.
According to him, the monarch was pleased with the initiative and remained committed to supporting the association in any way necessary.
“As the prescribed authority of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, he is ready. And if you have any problem, please channel it to the palace, for we will mediate and do the right thing at the right time,” he said.
Congratulating the association on securing the land for its secretariat, the monarch’s representative described the groundbreaking ceremony as an auspicious occasion and prayed for the successful completion of the project.
He expressed the hope that the proposed secretariat would become an outstanding edifice, praying that God would grant the association the resources and wisdom needed to develop the facility to an enviable standard.
The representative also commended NAPPS for its contributions to education and the development of future leaders through the training and upbringing of children.
He prayed for God’s continued blessings upon the association and its national president, noting that private school proprietors played an important role in preparing children for responsible leadership.
He further prayed for the safe return of participants to their respective destinations after the ceremony.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which was still ongoing at the time of filing this report, formed part of activities marking the association’s NAPPS Day celebration and brought together stakeholders in the private education sector.