In faraway Paris, President Bola Tinubu has re-affirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children.
Tinubu made the pledge on Thursday while interacting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée in Paris.
He outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programs.
The President highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive framework that ensures school-age children re-enter classrooms, emphasizing the role of motivation and skill acquisition in this initiative.
“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 Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the Nigerian President told President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron that Nigeria’s developmental potential hinges 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.
The President emphasized the notable progress in enhancing security across Nigeria, employing “kinetic” strategies as part of the peace-building process.