Countries that have recently developed have high literacy rates: Singapore 97%; China 97%, Japan 99%. Even South Africa is 95%. Nigeria is only 62%. Assume you are the President, what steps will you take NOW to ensure a rise in the literacy rates in 20 years? #GovernancePuzzles
Ali Modu Sherif once said that he doesn’t care what is written in the papers about him because only 5% of Borno citizens can read. As President, how will you convince governors to focus on increasing literacy rates in their states, since you can’t force them? #GovernancePuzzles
As President, you’ve seen other countries develop on the back of good education. You desire the same. Governors know that investing in Education doesn’t win elections like roads, flyovers and huge buildings. How will you encourage them to prioritise Education? #GovernancePuzzles
As President, citizens are so worried about Education that a popular cry is that you should “Declare a State of Emergency on Education.” Bearing the Constitution in mind, what does a “State of Emergency on Education” mean in practical terms? What will you do? #GovernancePuzzles
The FGN owns tertiary institutions (which are subject to incessant labour strikes), unity schools and organisations like TETFUND, UBEC and agencies for nomadic education and mass literacy. As President of Nigeria, you have control here. What will you change? #GovernancePuzzles
