Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the importance of the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants full financial autonomy to local government councils, stating it will greatly enhance Nigeria’s universal basic education system. Speaking at the launch of Navigating the Politics of Universal Education Policies in Nigeria, a book authored by former Ekiti State Deputy Governor Modupe Adelabu, Shettima warned against the potential abuse of this autonomy. He emphasized that empowering local governments, which are responsible for primary education, would help overcome the financial challenges that have previously hindered the alignment of these administrative units with the government’s educational goals.
Additionally, the vice president assured the public that the ongoing reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu are designed to address the inadequacies and ideologies that have long frustrated the country’s efforts toward universal education. He expressed confidence that these changes would ensure a more effective and equitable education system, reinforcing the government’s commitment to improving educational outcomes across Nigeria.
