President Bola Tinubu has stated his commitment to guarantee that no student drops out of a tertiary institution due to a lack of funds.
Tinubu stated that his administration would ensure that educational institutions had the resources they need to carry out their tasks.
On Saturday, he addressed at the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) in Ondo State.
Tinubu, who was represented by Professor King-David Terna Yawe of the National Universities Commission (NUC), acknowledged the challenges confronting the education sector.
He cited the Student Loan Bill, which was enacted into law shortly after his inauguration, as evidence of his administration’s dedication to student support.
According to Tinubu:
“My government will not shirk its responsibilities in this area.
“We will guarantee that educational institutions receive the necessary resources to effectively carry out their statutory responsibilities.
“One of my first actions as President of Nigeria was to sign the Student Loan Bill into law to put this into action.
“Under my leadership, and as I have outlined in my manifesto, no student will be forced to drop out of school due to an inability to pay tuition.”