Former Vice President Atiku Becomes Teacher, Sends Powerful Message to Parents, FG
- The federal government has been urged to make efforts to change course and transform the education system in the country
- Nigeria's former Vice President Atiku Abubakar made the appeal on Monday, January 24, as the country celebrated World Education Day
- According to Atiku, Education which transformed his life changes the existence of an individual, family and community
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked Nigerians to make concerted efforts to change course and transform education to serve the needs of the country.
Atiku on Monday, January 24, explained that education changes the life of an individual, family and community, adding that it transformed his life.
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The 2019 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate made the call as Nigeria joins others in celebrating World Education Day.
The former VP in a post shared on his official Facebook page appealed to the federal government to reverse the unacceptable level of out-of-school children.
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He wrote:
"Education changes the life of an individual, family and community. It transformed mine. On this #WorldEducationDay, we need to make concerted efforts to change course and transform our education to serve the needs of our country. We need to start by reversing the unacceptable level of out-of-school children."
Int’l day of education: Rochas Foundation condemns bullying
According to an earlier report by Legit.ng, the Rochas Foundation condemned in strong terms, the increasing spate of attacks on minors in schools across the country, saying it is a threat to the future of education in Nigeria.
Addressing a world press conference on Monday, January 24, to mark the fourth International Day of Education in Abuja, director-general of the Rochas Foundation, Uchechi Rochas, said Nigeria as a nation must create a safe and healthy environment for learning across all schools.
Uchechi said that in the light of recent national events, the foundation strongly condemns bullying in schools, and advocates for a wholesome curriculum that also focuses on the social aspects of life.
Northern state revokes licences of all private schools
In another development, the Kano state government has revoked operating licences of all private schools in the state.
The government took the action amid the outrage over the killing of five-year old Hanifa Abubukar by Abdulmalik Tanko, proprietor of Noble Kids Academy, Nasarawa local government area of the state.
The Kano state commissioner of education, Sunusi Sa’id Kiru, said the revoked licences will be reviewed and revalidated after certification.
Source: Legit.ng
