Answers on Education

What Atiku Abubakar's published plans say about Education. Open any answer to read it in full, see the page it comes from, and share it.

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Will you bridge the gap ( dichotomy between HND and university degrees? I don't have a specific plan laid out on bridging the HND and university degree dichotomy. What I can tell you is what I'm committed to on education more broadly, and I hope it sh…
What will you do to set up vocational training centers for semi-literate youths in the North? Thank you for pressing further on this, and I hear you clearly on vocational training centers. This is exactly the direction I am committed to. I will establish modern vocational…
What support will you provide for low-income students facing tuition, accommodation, and living costs at private universities? On support for students at universities like AUN, I built that university so cost would not be the barrier it so often is. I did not set it up to make a profit. My aim was to crea…
What will you do about rising tuition fees and the student loan scheme? On tertiary education costs, my approach is to reduce the underlying cost of education itself, not just manage the debt that comes from it. I believe education should not begin wi…
How will you make education affordable and improve living standards for struggling families? I hear you. I know what it is to watch your parents struggle and still not get the life they fought for you to have. That struggle is real, and it is exactly what I am standing ag…
What will you do to reform primary and secondary education in Nigeria? On free and compulsory education, I will implement free and compulsory education at the primary and secondary levels, because over 20 million of our school-age children are not in…
What will you do about age limits for university admission and student welfare and funding? I believe age limits for entry into tertiary education are an absurdity and a disincentive to scholarship, and I have condemned that policy. On admission into our universities, po…
What will you do about skyrocketing university fees and political persecution under this government? On university fees, I believe education should not begin with a mountain of debt hanging over a young Nigerian's future. My approach will reduce the underlying cost of education a…
What will you do about the HND-degree dichotomy, and what are your broader plans for education and youth? I don't have a specific plan laid out on the HND and university degree dichotomy. What I can tell you is what I'm committed to on education more broadly, and I hope you'll see in…
Will you cancel NELFUND, and what is your plan for student loans and education costs? I hear you, and I want to speak plainly to you about this. I have reviewed the current student-loan policy, because I believe education should not start with a mountain of debt ha…
What practical steps will you take to fix Nigeria's education system and infrastructure deficit? On education, I believe the state of education across Nigeria should be treated as a state of emergency, not just in one state but nationwide. My policy will put in place more inf…
What will you do to fix education so graduates can actually find jobs? We cannot keep educating our young people for an economy that no longer exists. That is why our schools must place greater emphasis on science, technology, vocational education, a…
What will you do to fix schools and improve security? I hear your appeal, and I will not forget. Education matters to me, and I believe we must bring it closer to the people, empowering communities and local governments to take an ac…
What will you do to improve nomadic education and strengthen security against illegal gun use? On education, I share your concern deeply. Over 20 million of our school-age children are currently out of school, and I will not tolerate this. I will implement free and compulso…
What will you do about NELFUND and reducing student loan debt? I believe education should not begin with a mountain of debt hanging over your future. I have reviewed the current student-loan policy, and my approach will work to reduce the und…
Will you restore education subsidies, continue NELFUND, or do both? On your question, my plan reduces the underlying cost of education and, after review, provides forgiveness for qualifying student debts, so that young Nigerians can graduate with…
What is your education plan, and what will happen to NELFUND if you're elected? My plan for education starts with a clear belief: education should not begin with a mountain of debt hanging over a young Nigerian's future. On NELFUND itself, I have said plainly…
What will you do to improve teachers’ welfare, salaries, training, retirement benefits, and education quality? Thank you for the work you do every day in that classroom. I said directly to Nigeria's workers, teachers included, that you are not invisible and your suffering is not a statisti…
Why did you set up the American University of Nigeria? I founded the American University of Nigeria not to make profit, but to create the first ever development university in Africa. My priority was to add value to the body of intelle…
Why is tuition at the American University of Nigeria in Yola priced the way it is? I founded the American University of Nigeria, not for the purpose of generating profit but to create the first-ever development university in Africa. I am proud to say that the un…
What is your plan for expanding the carrying capacity of public universities? My administration will certainly expand on the carrying capacity of our public universities.
What can you do for higher education in Adamawa state? The state of education across Nigeria should require a state of emergency, it is not just in Adamawa State, So, my policy about education across Nigeria will enable more infrastru…
Would you raise teacher salaries, and would that come before or after infrastructure? I want every teacher to have the training and support that makes real teaching possible. My plan increases education's share of the national budget toward international benchmarks…
Would you make education free up to secondary level, and how would it be funded? Yes. I will implement free and compulsory education at the primary and secondary levels, because I believe education is the surest path to decent employment, wealth creation, nati…
Nigeria has the largest number of out-of-school children in the world. What is your target and by when? I am determined to act on this within my first 100 days in office. I will declare a national emergency on out-of-school children and convene a National Education Summit to build a…
Would you continue the student loan scheme, and would it reach students without collateral? I won't continue the current student-loan approach as it stands. A loan is a liability, not a scholarship, and the real test is whether your family can educate your children witho…
What will you do for children who cannot afford to attend school because their families are poor? For families struggling with this right now, here is what I am committed to: no brilliant Nigerian child should be denied university, polytechnic or college because their parents…
Why do Nigerian universities continue to experience strikes, and what will you do to prevent students from losing years of their lives? To end ASUU strikes, I propose granting genuine financial and administrative autonomy to public universities. I will also set up sustainable university endowment funds, and I am c…
What will you do for children who have spent years in IDP camps and have lost access to proper education? For families returning from displacement, I'm committed to restoring what was lost - including your children's schooling. Returning families will receive rebuilding grants, basic…
Would you rebuild destroyed schools and clinics before or after people return? Before organized return begins, I will make sure security forces clear and secure the affected areas, setting up permanent bases and civil protection posts first. Once that safety…
What will you do about student loans and the debt they leave young Nigerians with? I believe education should not start with a mountain of debt hanging over your future. My approach is to reduce the underlying cost of education and, after review, provide forgive…
What changes do you want to see in schools? I imagine a secondary school where the computers work, teachers are properly trained and paid, and students are taught not merely to memorise answers for examinations but to think…
Will poor students still be able to get into university under your plan? No brilliant Nigerian child should be denied tertiary education simply because his or her parents are poor. This is part of the change I want to see in how we educate young Nigeri…
What changes do you want to see in schools? I believe we cannot continue educating young Nigerians for an economy that no longer exists. Our schools must place greater emphasis on science, technology, vocational education,…
How will you make sure children are actually learning in school, not just attending? I will focus on teacher quality, curriculum relevance, and learning outcomes. This means recruiting, training, and properly compensating teachers to improve motivation and perform…
How will local communities get more say in running schools? I will bring education closer to you by empowering communities and local governments to take an active role in managing and improving schools. This means setting up Local Governme…
How will you fix UBEC and basic education funding? I will reform the Universal Basic Education Commission so it focuses on students, not fund administration. I will simplify how states access UBEC funds while enforcing strict acco…
What is your plan for technical and vocational education? I will declare a state of emergency in technical and vocational education, expanding skills training centres and aligning them with what industry actually needs. I will also provi…
What is your plan to fix technical and vocational education? I will declare a national state of emergency on education, which includes rebuilding technical and vocational education as part of treating education as a national priority, along…
Do student loans make university education affordable? A loan does not make education affordable when fees keep rising. Some institutions have raised fees by more than 400 per cent, and offering loans to cover that does not solve the…
What will you do about out-of-school children? Within my first 100 days, I will declare a national emergency on out-of-school children and convene a National Education Summit to build a clear action plan. I will partner with s…
What will you do about the large number of children who are out of school? I will declare a national state of emergency on education. This means treating education as a national priority, with immediate focus on reducing the number of out-of-school child…
What is your plan to prepare young Nigerians for future jobs in technology? I am determined to prepare you for the jobs of the future by investing in digital skills, innovation, and technology-driven education. This means supporting tech hubs and innovati…
What will you do to bring back sports in schools? I am determined to revive and invest in school sports as a foundation for talent development, rebuilding grassroots systems to identify and nurture talent early. This means reintr…
Many public schools don't have enough qualified teachers, classrooms or learning materials. What will you do to improve basic education? I'll raise education's share of the budget toward international benchmarks and reform UBEC so funds are simplified for states but tied to accountability and measurable outcomes. I…
What support will you give to poor families to help their children go to school and stay healthy? I will expand conditional cash transfers to poor households, tied to school attendance and child vaccination. This will be paired with a revitalized National Homegrown School Feed…
What is your plan for making public schools more accessible to children with disabilities? I will upgrade public school infrastructure so it is accessible for children with disabilities. Schools will be provided with specialized learning tools like Braille materials and…
How will you make sure children in underserved communities get access to computers and digital skills? I will integrate digital literacy into the primary school curriculum and build solar-powered ICT laboratories in public schools through partnerships with private technology compan…
Why do strikes keep interrupting university education, and what will you do about it? I want to see an end to these strikes. My plan is to give public universities genuine financial and administrative autonomy, set up sustainable university endowment funds, and hon…
What is your plan to make university education affordable for low-income families? I will make sure you don't have to take on debt to get an education. My administration will provide non-repayable scholarships, grants, and bursaries instead of forcing students i…
What support will you provide to help displaced families restart their lives? I know what displacement costs, because I've felt insecurity's toll on my own farms. Here's my plan: when you return, you'll receive rebuilding grants, basic household items, star…
How will you improve technical and vocational education so young Nigerians are ready for real jobs? I hear what employers are saying, and I mean to fix it directly. My administration will overhaul TVET curricula with industry leaders so what you learn matches real job requiremen…
How are you helping students afford university education? Through my own direct intervention, I provide a 60 percent subsidy to students at the American University of Nigeria. This gives both children of the rich and children of the poor…
What have you personally done to support education in Nigeria? I am passionate about education, and my most significant investment has been the American University of Nigeria in Yola, which I set up with the help and cooperation of American U…
What have you done to support education and healthcare for Nigerians? I have built hundreds of schools and mosques across the country. I regularly provide scholarships for Nigerian students to study at home and abroad, and I finance medical care for…
What is your educational background? I attended Jada Primary School from 1954 to 1960, then Adamawa Provincial Secondary School in Yola, graduating with an Advanced Level Certificate in Economics, British Economic Hi…

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