Professor Grace Oloukoi of LeadCity University, Ibadan, media expert Olawale Ogunbusola, Chief Nursing Officer at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Mrs. Joy Taiwo, and others have called on the government to make education a top priority.
They emphasized that quality education is essential for ensuring a brighter future for the nation, noting that investments in education would lead to benefits such as reduced poverty, improved healthcare, and enhanced economic growth nationwide.
Speaking in Ibadan at ‘Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola School Competition and Awards Season III’, Oloukoi, a Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Management, said education empowered individuals to contribute to society, driving innovation and progress.
She said the government needed to allocate sufficient funds to education, improve infrastructure and enhance teachers’ training.
The convener of the event, Ogunbusola, said by prioritizing education, Nigeria could unlock its potential and secure a brighter future for generations to come, noting that as the country strived for growth and development, it was essential that education should remain at the forefront of government’s agenda.
The event was attended by the Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on Interfaith, Rev. Femi Ibikunle, Chief Executive Officer, Prince FM, Ibadan, Dr. Babatunde Balogun, and media personalities, among others.
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