A leading presidential aspirant of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, Comrade Oyewumi Festus has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the percentage allocated on education in the 2025 budget.
The President on Wednesday, 8th December 2024, during a joint session of the National Assembly, presented the 2025 budget. The budget titled “Budget of Restoration” earmarked the total sum of N3.5 Trillion Naira to the education sector.
The proposed N3.52 trillion for the education sector, represents 7.3 per cent of the total budget, a marginal increase from the 5.5 per cent allocated in 2024.
Comrade Oyewumi Festus made this Statement today Friday 20th December, 2024, at Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja during his campaign tour and consultation to the Northern part of the Country. He was received by the Students Union Government President, Miss Oluwadamilola Enimokanyi.
The NAPS Presidential Aspirant urged the Federal Ministry of Education to dedicate a huge part of the allocation on Polytechnic Education as it is the backbone of Nigeria’s technological advancement, having known that no nation develops beyond the technology base of such Nation while Technical/Vocational Skills should also be strongly embraced for development.
He said, “Nigeria polytechnics have long been the cornerstone of the nation’s technological progress. These institutions play a vital role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and skilled manpower, driving economic growth and development.”
Comrade Festus lauded the Government of Kogi State and the Management of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja on Infrastructural Development, prioritization of Staff and Students welfarism, alongside Campus Security focus. He also thanked the Governor, His Excellency Ododo for re-appointing the Rector, Professor Usman Ogbo for a second term.
Like an Oliver twist, Comrade Festus Oyewunmi pleaded more support for the Students Union Government and the Students Community at large, to strengthen good and effective representation beyond the Campus.
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