A former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Peter Okebukola, has appealed to the Federal Government to prioritise quality education through more investment in the education system in 2025.
Okebukola who made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday – yesterday, January 5 – in Ota, Ogun State, described inadequate investment in education as a significant challenge confronting the country.
Such poor investment in education is a major contributor to poor outcomes in terms of literacy, skills development, and economic growth, Okebukola stressed, noting that low investment in education also hinders national development while keeping dependent on foreign expertise and technology.
“Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, but its investment in education is relatively low compared to its population size and needs,” he said.
When leaders fail to prioritise quality education, they inhibit the ability of citizens to innovate, think critically, and compete on the global stage, the former NUC boss warned, lamenting that this, by extension, creates a population that may feel intellectually inferior to other countries.
