According to Ogah, the bill seeks to end the conflicting interests that arise when public officials send their children to private schools and seek medical care abroad. He argued that this practice has led to a decline in public service standards and massive capital flight due to medical and educational tourism.
Ogah cited examples of Nigeria's founding leaders, who attended public or mission schools and went on to become exceptional visionaries. He also referenced alarming statistics, including the $29.29 billion spent on overseas medical treatments during the late President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure.
The lawmaker emphasized that the continued neglect of public institutions by those in power breeds public distrust and worsens the decay of essential services. He called on the media, civil society groups, and the public to support the bill and promote a renewed sense of ownership and pride in public institutions.
Ogah announced a social media advocacy campaign using the hashtags #PromoteOurSchoolsAndHealthcareServices and #PrivateInstitutionsAndHealthcareServicesProhibitionBill2025. He urged Nigerians to back the bill, saying, "Together, we can restore the people's trust and build a future where our children can believe in the Nigerian system."