Tinubu Pays School Fees of Rescued Chibok Girls in Atiku's University, Others, Breakdown Emerges
- President Bola Tinubu has reportedly approved the payment of the rescued Chibok Girls' schooling at the AUN in Adawama, a university owned by the ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar
- Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, explained that the government has continued to pay Atiku's university despite the former vice president's criticism of Tinubu's administration
- President Tinubu approved N1.8 billion to complete the intervention programmes for the 108 rescued Chibok Girls
President Bola Tinubu has approved the payment of the tuition fee of some of the Chibok School Girls, who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014 and later rescued by security forces, now studying at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), owned by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday, September 4, adding that President Tinubu was not playing politics with Nigerians' education at all levels.
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In the statement, which was signed by the director of press in the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the minister explained that though it was over a decade since the girls, who were now women kidnapped, the successful administration has continued to take responsibility.
The minister further added that President Tinubu "is ensuring that the rescued 108 girls entrusted to the care of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs continue to receive comprehensive rehabilitation and academic support", adding that it was being carried out under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stressed that despite Atiku's criticism of Tinubu's administration, the current government has paid the school fees, accommodation and other related fees of 68 of the rescued Chibok Girls in the AUN, owned by the former vice president.
Alausa's statement on Chibok girls at Atiku's university
The statement reads in part:
"Sixty-eight (68) of the girls remain enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, an institution owned by opposition politician and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Despite persistent criticisms of this administration by such figures, Mr. President has continued to approve the payment of tuition, accommodation, and associated fees to AUN to safeguard the education of these young women."
The statement disclosed that President Tinubu approved N1.8 billion to complete the intervention programmes of the Chibok Girls. Alausa explained that the money would cover the tuition fees, "accommodation, vocational training, psychosocial care, and other support up to 2027."
He noted that the commitment of the government is not just financial but moral. The minister explained that it was a representation of "Nigeria’s pledge to turn a dark chapter in our nation’s history into a story of resilience, dignity, and hope."
See the full statement here:
Analyst reacts as Tinubu suspends creating new universities
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu's administration has been commended following the suspension of the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years
Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, made the commendation while speaking with Legit.ng, adding that it is a welcome development
Anifowoshe further outlined the next step that should be taken following the suspension of the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education
Source: Legit.ng
