The new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has abolished the policy which requires a student seeking admission into any tertiary institutions in the country to have attained 18 years of age......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
He made the announcement on Wednesday during his inaugural ministerial press conference held in Abuja.
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Dr. Alausa also hinted at the possibility of reviewing the nation’s education policy, which could bring about significant changes to the sector.
However, Dr. Alausa made it clear that the Federal Government’s decision to void over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from some “fake” universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic will not be reversed.
These universities were deemed fake, and their certificates will not be recognized, according to the Minister.
He also emphasized the importance of practical education in addressing the unemployment situation in Nigeria, noting that tertiary institutions will not continue to churn out graduates every year without providing jobs for them.
To tackle this, the federal government plans to collaborate with private sector operators to train students and unleash their potential. Additionally, universities of agriculture will be empowered to adopt commercial farming practices to combat food insecurity.
This move by Dr. Alausa is a significant step towards reforming the education sector in Nigeria. By abolishing the age limit, more people will have access to tertiary education, which could lead to a more educated and skilled workforce.