President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that revitalization of the country’s education sector will remain his administration’s priority and cornerstone of his Renewed Hope Agenda.
By Hilary Akalugwu
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that revitalization of the country’s education sector will remain his administration’s priority and cornerstone of his Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu said this in Nsukka on Friday in a message to the 54th Convocation of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) featuring the award of higher degrees, diplomas, honorary degrees and professor emeritus.
According to him, an educated society is the bedrock of economic, social growth and technological advancement.
The President was represented by Prof Maduebibisi Iwe, the Vice-Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia, Abia.
Tinubu said it was for these reasons that his administration had prioritised the revitalisation of the country’s education sector as the corner stone of his Renewed Hope Agenda.
“It is because of the importance of education to national growth and development that I allocated more funds to education in the 2025 national budget.
“An educated society fosters innovation, reduces crime, and empowers citizens to make informed decisions .
“Recognising this, my administration has prioritised the revitalization of Nigeria’s eduction sector as cornerstone of my renewed hope agenda,” the president said.
Tinubu noted that when he assumed office two years ago, the state of education in Nigeria was far from ideal.
He said through targeted policies and strategic investments, his administration had initiated transformative changes aimed at inclusivity, skill acquisition, data-driven planning, and quality enhancement.
“In an unprecedented move, my administration allocated a record N3.52 trillion to education in the 2025 federal budget, a 61.47 per cent increase from the previous year.
“The substantial allocation underscores our commitment to improving infrastructure, expanding student funding, and enhancing access to quality education at all levels,” he said.
The president urged graduands to use the knowledge and training garnered from UNN to contribute to national development.
“As you step into the world, remember that your education is a tool for change, use it to drive progress and development,” he said.