Stakeholders have appealed to concerned authorities to earmark significant resources in the educational system in the country to build a prosperous future.
The stakeholders made the call at the end of the roundtable discussion organised by Bëtá Nigeria Campaign (BN), a growing movement campaigning for an improved education system in the country.
Participants at the roundtable, include members of civil society organizations and media practitioners, believed education reform remains a critical investment to Nigeria’s future stability and prosperity.
Abdulsalam Badamasi, Federal Lead, Bëtá Nigeria said the roundtable discussion that culminated Bëtá Nigeria’s first efforts was launched in January 2024 to revitalize the dwindling standard of education at all levels in the country.
Badamasi said the roundtable developed a resolution to address the potential crisis in Nigeria where millions of young people are out of school.
“Our dynamic, youthful population is full of potential but the crisis in our education system means millions face a bleak future. But when all of Nigeria’s children are going to school, staying in school and learning more, we will build a more resilient, more secure, more prosperous country.
“The declaration further emphasised that achieving this transformation requires more and better investment in education, empowering future generations to become productive citizens.
“This sentiment was stressed by Bëtá Nigeria Campaign members, stating, “It’s a shared responsibility – politicians, educators, parents, and everyone who supports them.”
Badamasi emphasised that Bëtá Nigeria is a strong partnership forged by Nigerians, for Nigerians, and plays a critical role in amplifying the voices of civil society and media in achieving more and better investment in education.
On her part, Aishatu Yakubu Maijama’a, Deputy Chairperson of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said the new initiative has the potential to significantly brighten the future of the North.
“If implemented effectively, it will be a game-changer. We urge everyone to get involved and support this vital effort. Aishatu said.
The roundtable brought together a diverse range of organizations working in education, including the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA), the Adolescent Health Information Project (AHIP), the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning Empowerment (AGILE).
