"I am saddened by how education in Nigeria has become stifled by insecurity"- Peter Obi reacts to closure of FCT schools

The Federal Government has announced plans to close down one of its colleges, the Federal Government College Kwali, which is located in Kwali Area Council due to security concerns. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to these plans.

According to a previous report by DAILY POST, the Federal Government also gave the National Examination Council instructions to speed up the administration of exams for final-year students because of new security risks from terrorists.

The closure was required as a result of a security breach on Sheda and Lambata villages, suburbs of Kwali Area Council, which also affected FGC Kwali, according to Minister of Education Adamu Adamu.

Peter Obi responded by stating that the anticipated closure was not only concerning but also disheartening.

He exhorted the Buhari administration to take initiative and take all available measures to curb the increased level of insecurity in the nation.

”As a firm believer in the transformative role of education, I am saddened by how education in Nigeria has continued to be stifled by insecurity, avoidable industrial action of unions and poor funding, all arising from poor governance.

”The affected students of these colleges, when added to the millions of students already languishing at home due to the ASUU Strike and the 18.5 million out-of-school children roaming the streets, all add to the painful burden that slows the nation down on its journey to development.

”While I understand this decision by the government as a measure of keeping our students safe, I reiterate that insecurity can be fought permanently by lifting people out of poverty, through support for small businesses and the creation of jobs, adequately employing more training and equipping our security personnel.

”The government, in keeping to its duties of protecting the lives of citizens, must be proactive in its actions. I urge the government to do all within its power to arrest the high level of insecurity in the nation, to enable our students safely return to schools, and for our nation to return to the part of progress,” he tweeted.

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