PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMITS TO RETURNING OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN TO CLASSROOMS WHILE EQUIPPING THEM FOR FUTURE
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to giving Nigerian children’s education first priority during a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée.
He presented strategies to drastically lower the number of youngsters who are not attending school by implementing creative return-to-class campaigns and skill-building exercises.
President Tinubu emphasized the importance of motivation and skill development in the government’s continuous efforts to establish a framework that encourages school-age children to return to the classroom.
“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 President stressed to 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.
As part of the peace-building effort, President Tinubu emphasized the noteworthy advancements made in improving security throughout Nigeria by utilizing “kinetic” tactics.
“With some more efforts, we will be able to get some level of stability. We had very good harvest this year. And as soon as more farmers can go back to the farm, we will have more stability in harvest and supply,” he said.
President Macron responded by recognizing Nigeria’s enormous development potential and the need of funding educational programs. During a six-month internship at the French Embassy in Nigeria, which included trips to Lagos and Kano, he thought back on his early experiences.
President Macron and Brigitte Macron pledged to further strengthen the France-Nigeria friendship while thanking President Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu for their state visit.
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