The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to education, describing it as one of the strongest pillars of the Tinubu administration.
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, made the statement on Friday when the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) paid a courtesy visit to the State House in Abuja.
Gbajabiamila urged student leaders to support government investment in education by intensifying advocacy against social vices on campuses, including drug abuse, cultism, and prostitution.
He emphasized that universities and colleges are not only centers for academic learning but also for character development.
He highlighted that President Tinubu considers the fight against social vices a national priority, noting that a special committee has been established to address growing concerns in secondary and tertiary institutions.
“Education is one of the pillars of this administration. We believe in the youths—the students, your energy and capacity—and we don’t pay lip service to matters like this,” Gbajabiamila said. “I charge you to make speaking morality to your peers part of your curriculum.”