Tinubu: I’m committed to returning out-of school children to classrooms

Speaking at the meeting held at the Palais des Élysée at the beginning of his three-day state visit to France, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The Nigerian President also highlighted ongoing efforts by government to create a supportive framework that ensures school-age children re-enter classrooms, emphasizing the role of motivation and skill acquisition in this initiative. "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. The Nigerian President who was accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, stressed to President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron that Nigeria’s developmental potential hinges on a well-educated populace.