Nigeria @64: Mamman Reaffirms Commitment To Transforming Education Sector
By Alice Etuka, Abuja
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the education sector as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary.
Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry, Folasade Boriowo disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
According to the statement, Mamman noted that significant strides had been made in addressing the pressing issues facing education in the country.
“Our government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is dedicated to improving education accessibility and quality.
“We are developing guidelines for inclusive education, upgrading research facilities, and sponsoring innovation programs through DOTS initiative.
“The Ministry is committed to tackling challenges in the sector, including collaborating with security agencies to crack down on certificate forgery.
“Our goal is to ensure that schools receive the innovative ideas, training, and support needed to enhance their standards, making education more affordable and accessible to all Nigerians”, he explained.
As the nation moves forward, Professor Mamman assured that education would remain a top priority for fostering national development and therefore urged all Nigerians to join forces and build a prosperous future for the country’s education sector.
“Our mission is to use education as a tool to empower every Nigerian citizen to reach their full potential”, the Minister said.
