Strengthening Education for National Transformation Yesterday, at the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) International Conference in Umuahia, I emphasised that no nation can rise above the quality of education it gives its children. Our continued neglect of education and healthcare remains a major reason for our economic and social decline. I commended private school proprietors for their resilience. They are now carrying responsibilities the government ought to shoulder, and their role in shaping over 60% of Nigeria’s basic education sector cannot be overstated. I called for stronger teacher training, modernised curricula, technology-driven learning, and policies that make quality education affordable for all. I was honoured to receive the NAPPS National Role Model Award, presented as an encouragement to millions of students across the country. I also reflected on my time as Governor, when we supported both public and private schools with buses, computers, generators, and essential learning tools. Education must become Nigeria’s top priority—not merely in speeches, but in budgetary commitment, planning, and execution. It remains the most reliable path to national transformation. -PO
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