President Bola Tinubu appealed on Wednesday for Nigerians to report any shortcomings affecting their communities, promising that his administration will act on issues identified through public input. He used the platform to showcase a series of education‑related reforms, from expanded student‑loan schemes to a fresh agreement with university staff.
Why is public feedback important?
Tinubu explained that citizen reports enable the government to pinpoint neglected areas and improve service delivery nationwide. “If something is not working as it should in your community, I want to hear about it. Your feedback will help us identify problems and address them,” he wrote on his verified X account.
What has the Nigerian Education Loan Fund achieved?
Defending the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Tinubu noted that more than ₦372 billion has already been disbursed to students. He recalled his own experience financing university studies in the United States, driving a taxi and taking odd jobs to cover tuition and living costs, underscoring his belief that every Nigerian child deserves similar opportunities regardless of background.
How is technical and vocational education being expanded?
The president disclosed that the government’s technical and vocational education programme attracted over 2.8 million applications and that 38 technical colleges have been rehabilitated. Students in federal and selected state colleges now receive free tuition, boarding, textbooks and uniforms.
What agreement was reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities?
Tinubu announced a new pact with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that includes a 40 percent rise in academic staff salaries and measures aimed at stabilising university operations. “A four‑year course must take four years. Our young people deserve to complete their education on time and get on with their lives. Promise made, Promise kept,” he asserted.
What investments are being made in medical education?
He revealed a ₦110 billion allocation for the rehabilitation of 24 medical schools. Annual nursing enrolment has risen from 28,000 to 115,000, while medical and dental enrolments increased from 5,000 to 12,000, reflecting a drive to produce more health professionals locally.
How is the broader education sector being revitalised?
Tinubu reported that over one million children who were previously out of school have returned to classrooms. The administration is also investing in teacher development, expanding opportunities for girls, and introducing a national curriculum that restores Nigerian history. He praised the efforts of the Ministry of Education, led by Dr Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, for their contributions.
What can citizens do next?
The president invited Nigerians to visit edu4pbat.ng to explore the A‑Z of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which consolidates government programmes, reforms and opportunities. He urged parents, students and teachers to familiarise themselves with available support, reiterating that a child’s background should never limit their ambition. “We have more work to do, and I am determined to see it through,” Tinubu concluded.