President of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS), Professor Damasus Tuurosong, has urged the Ministry of Education to eliminate the 30% priority placement policy for public schools.

He criticized the policy, labeling it as discriminatory and a means to prevent private secondary schools from admitting high-achieving Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates.

Speaking at the 29th General Conference of the Association in Bibiani, Western North Region, themed "Quality, Equity, and Access: the Right of the Private School Child," Prof. Tuurosong emphasized that this policy was detrimental to private schools, leading to declining enrollments.

He highlighted the vital role of private schools in providing education in communities lacking access to quality education.

Prof. Tuurosong also underscored the contribution of private schools in reducing unemployment by employing young graduates and qualified personnel as teachers.

He called for equal government support for private schools, similar to what public schools receive, to ensure their sustainability.

Nana Kwadwo Somiah II, the Chief of Sefwi Ntakamu and event chair, emphasized the importance of government support for private schools to enable them to continue delivering quality education in the country.

The two-day annual general conference aimed to assess members' performance and strategize for the upcoming year, drawing participation from private school heads across all 16 regions.