President Tinubu on Free Primary Education
President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of free primary education in Nigeria, citing it as a ladder out of poverty for many Nigerians.
He praised the legacy of free education introduced in the 1950s by the Premiers of the Western, Eastern, and Northern Regions, which served as a foundation for the country's progress.
Free primary education policies by the nation’s founding fathers constituted a bridge to dignity for countless families across the country.
President Tinubu spoke at the 70th anniversary of the launch of Free Universal Primary Education in Nigeria, held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, and pledged renewed investment to boost learning access.
- Event: 70th anniversary of Free Universal Primary Education in Nigeria
- Organizer: Independent Newspapers Limited
- Part of: 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations
Author's summary: President Tinubu supports free primary education.