Obi Berates FG Over FCT Colleges Closure
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has expressed displeasure at the proposed closure of some public schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the decision as worrisome and depressing.
“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,” he said in a post on his Facebook page.
“The affected students of these colleges, when added to the millions of students already languishing at home due to 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,” worried Obi posited.
While admitting that the decision by the government was a measure of keeping the students safe, the LP presidential standard bearer reiterated 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.
He urged the government to do all within its power to arrest the high level of insecurity in the nation, to enable the students safely return to schools, and for the nation to return to the path of progress.
