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“Section 2 of the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act provides that every Government in Nigeria shall provide free, compulsory and universal basic education for every child of primary and junior secondary school age.” — President @MBuhari on Basic Education.
”It is indeed a crime for any parent to keep his child out of school for this period. In my view, when a government fails to provide the schools, teachers and teaching materials necessary for basic education, it is actually aiding and abetting that crime.” — President @MBuhari
“This is a call to action. I would like to see every Governor... rally his local Government Chairmen towards ensuring that our schools offer the right opportunities and provide the needed materials and teachers for basic education, at the minimum.“ — President @MBuhari
“Ensuring proper education during the first 9 years of schooling means that our children start off their lives with some discipline & education. They will be safeguarded from roaming the streets, and protected from all the evil influences that assail idle hands & idle minds.”—PMB
“Whatever they choose to do thereafter, children with basic education will be better prepared to learn and to appreciate their own role in society.” — President @MBuhari
“ I think every State Governor should make a firm commitment to be personally involved in ensuring that every child of school age actually goes to school throughout the crucial nine years of basic education.” — President @MBuhari
“On our own part, @NigeriaGov will strive to extend the school feeding programme @NHGSFP which will not only encourage school enrolment but also enhance the health and learning capabilities of pupils.” — President @MBuhari
”We will also assist States as much as possible to access the counterpart funding provided by UBEC for the development of basic education.” — President @MBuhari
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