PRESIDENT TINUBU RESTATES HIS COMMITMENT TO PRIORITISING EDUCATION FOR NIGERIAN CHILDREN 28-11-24
By Sadiq Aminu He made the re-affirmation during a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The President outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programmes.
He highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive framework that would ensure school-age children re-enter classrooms.
“In order to bridge the gap for some who are of age, and have been out of school for a while, we will encourage skills development,” the President added.
Accompanied by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, the President stressed to President Macron and his spouse, Lady Brigitte Macron, that Nigeria’s developmental potential hinged on a well-educated populace.
“The insecurity in some parts of the country makes it hard for children to return to school, but we are gradually re-populating the classrooms. And we need skills development to bridge the gaps,” the President stated.
President Tinubu highlighted the notable progress in enhancing security across Nigeria, employing kinetic strategies as part of the peace-building process.
“With some more efforts, we will be able to get some level of stability. We had very good harvest this year. And as soon as more farmers can go back to the farm, we will have more stability in harvest and supply,” he said.
President Macron had acknowledged Nigeria’s vast growth potential and the importance of investing in educational initiatives.
He and Lady Brigitte expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Senator Oluremi for their State Visit, promising to elevate the France-Nigeria partnership to new heights.