Ahead of next year’s general election, the Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has indicated plans to prioritize education if elected as president in 2023.
Kwankwaso said the NNPP government will provide free education for every Nigerian child at all levels of education by making sure that the number of out-of-school children is drastically reduced.
The NNPP presidential candidate stated this at the 5th Africa Leadership & Philanthropy award held in Abuja.
Represented by the Party’s Deputy National Chairman (South), Air Vice Marshall John Chris Ifemeje (rtd), Kwankwaso said his administration will provide free education for every Nigerian child at all levels of education by making sure that the number of out-of-school children is drastically reduced.
The former Governor of Kano state also promised to scrap payment of fees charged by some examination bodies like the joint admission and matriculation board JAMB and National examination council NECO as well as initiative policies that will reshape the sector.
Kwakwanso thoughts on Security and Economy among others were also highlighted at the occasion by his representative, Air Vice Marshal Ifemeje retired. Earlier, the Lead Director of Chibuisi Empowerment Education Development (CEED) Foundation and the chairman of AFRILEAP awards, Chibuisi Mba, said the event was to honour innovative individuals and organizations that are exhibiting exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment towards community empowerment and development.
The highpoint of the ceremony was the conferment of the Man of the Year Award on the NNPP presidential candidate, Musa Kwankwaso for his contributions to the growth and development of the Education Sector.
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