School Owner Seeks Govt’s Help In Fight Against Exam Malpractice, Marks 30th Anniversary

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The Proprietor and Director of Studies, Ferscoat International School, Lagos, Pastor Felix Opata has called on the government to help in the fight against examination malpractice in the country.
According to him, the menace is killing the education system in Nigeria and if care is not taken, the country will continue to breed a crop of graduates that can not defend their certificates.
He made the call during the event organised to celebrate the school’s 30th anniversary.
Besides, Pastor Opata also appealed to the government through the Ministry
of Education to come to the aid of private schools financially.
He said this became necessary because of the current economic crunch which has made it difficult for private individuals to run very effectively even though parents pay fees.
“The amount of money needed by schools has never been enough.
“If private schools must deliver on their promise of quality academic standards then the government should come to our aid through reduced taxes, reduced interest rates from borrowing for projects and intervention funds for the development of schools,” he added.
Speaking on the school’s 30th anniversary, the DOS said marked a time to celebrate God’s faithfulness in a journey that began as an unknown mustard seed which has now become a beacon of hope for the provision of qualitative education to meet needs and yearnings of parents, the community and the world at large.
He added that September 29th, 2022 marked the school’s 30th year of existence and has made a positive impact on education within and outside the country in terms of its contribution to the human capital development needs of the country.
“The beginning of any journey is certain but its course and how it ends is not known with certainty. Ferscoat, as a school has gone through many stages of development and these processes have culminated into what Ferscoat now stands for, excellence,” he explained.
Pastor Opata added that from its teething stage, the school has been consistent and focused on the mantra: “It can be done without involving in shortcuts.”
“Such avowed belief means putting in extraordinary effort in imparting learners and staff alike for them to stand out among their equals. This in turn earned the school its name, ‘Panel beaters and extra milers.”
The DOS, however, said to achieve and sustain this feat, the school has continued to press harder and instituted the concept of Total Quality Management.
“This is where all staff is trained and re-trained to improve themselves through seminars and morning briefing which in turn have helped them in qualitative delivery in the classes.”
“Reminiscence of the past clearly shows the journey, the challenges, leverages and options of growth. In all these, various stakeholders have all contributed significantly towards the making of Ferscoat.
He, therefore, used the opportunity to thank staff, parents, business contact groups, and past and present learners for their support over the years.
“Receiving information on the prospects of our past learners gladdens our hearts. Out of these learners are various disciplines and these show that the mantra of the visioneer, ‘it can be done’ holds sway.
“To cap this is the trust that the alumni have in the school by also enrolling their biological children in the school for them to also go through the same experience they had in their alma mater,” he disclosed.
Representing the Ministry of Education, Lagos State, the Coordinating Director, District 1, Agege Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs. Ayodeji Adebara in her remarks commended the school for its resilience and hard work over the years as it imparted quality and impactful education on their learners.
Acknowledging the support of private schools in helping the state government to deliver quality education to its citizenry, Mrs. Adebara said the state government will not rest on its oars for rules and regulations to be adhered to achieve qualitative education.
A high point of the event was the book presentation entitled ‘Fesrcoat at 30’ written by the founder, Pastor Felix Opata.
There were also awards to deserving staff and parents whose contributions over the years have helped the school grow to its height.

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