Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says the federal government should prioritise the allocation of resources to critical sectors.
In a series of posts on his X page on Monday, Obi lamented
the poor state of Nigeria’s education sector, citing the low enrollment rates
in secondary and tertiary institutions compared to global averages.
The former Anambra governor highlighted the disparity
between the country’s spending priorities and its development needs.
He said that while the global average for secondary school enrollment is above 80 percent, Nigeria’s rate is a mere 28 percent.
“The global average of tertiary school enrollment is above
55%, while Nigeria is less than 15%. Yet our budget for the National Assembly
car parks is N6 billion. The budget for the National Assembly recreational
facilities is N4 billion.
“Approved for the construction of hostels in 12 tertiary
institutions is just N1 billion. It is time for us to stop this financial
indiscipline and embrace financial discipline by prioritising the allocation of
resources to the critical areas of human and national development.”
He emphasised the need to address the country’s educational
challenges and invest in its future.
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