The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safer learning environments for Nigerian students through continued support for the Safe School Initiative.
The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, made this known in Abuja during the 2025 International Students’ Day celebration organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement.
This was contained in a statement from the SA’s office on Thursday.
The statement quoted the minister as saying, “The government would continue to ensure funding for education, teachers’ salaries, school‑feeding programmes, and safe learning environments through initiatives such as the Safe School Initiative.
“The youth of this country are a collective responsibility of everyone, not just the Student Union or the Ministry of Education. The brilliance, resilience, and creativity of our students are central to building Nigeria’s leadership, talent, and intellectual resources.
“Today, we celebrate more than just high grades. We celebrate the future of Nigeria.”
Speaking at the event, the SA on Student Engagement to the President, Sunday Asefon, emphasised the transformative power of education in nation‑building.
He said, “Every great society is built on the brilliance, diligence, and imagination of its young people. Today, we proudly honour the best graduating students from our universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and the Nigerian Law School.”
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