Education: a ruthless commercial enterprise
Education, the cornerstone of progress and national prosperity, is an inherent right of every individual. However, the private education sector has transformed into a ruthless commercial enterprise, prioritising financial gains over intellectual nourishment. Often referred to as the Private Education Mafia, this industry operates with unchecked autonomy, levying exorbitant fees, evading regulation and reducing education to a mere commodity rather than an instrument of enlightenment. The rise in private education can be attributed to the decline of public education and government neglect. As public schools deteriorate, parents seeking better educational opportunities for their children opt for private schools despite the financial burden. This situation is a result of gradual developments, with many individuals and elite contributing to it in various ways. A glaring injustice of this sector is the persistent and disproportionate increase in tuition fees. Annually, private institutions i...