In the midst of failed negotiations and counterefforts by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has kept Nigerian students in public universities at home for four months, a human rights and accountability advocate, Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, has requested the Federal Government to send students back to school and improve the country’s educational system, saying that education makes the economy better.
In a statement, Obidike made it clear that the more education and accomplishments a person has, the better job opportunities they will have. “People who grew up poor but went to school have a good chance of changing their lives, which could help reduce the number of poor people in society. Education helps countries’ economies grow because it’s about learning things and being able to use them wisely in our own lives and in ways that help other people.
“In today’s world, education is very important. To be able to contribute to society, one needs to learn about culture, history, and other important things. Education doesn’t just teach people about (college) subjects; it also teaches them how to lead with their emotions and true values. People who are educated can easily tell the difference between right and wrong, which helps to lower the crime rate. Bad things are happening all over the world, and only good leaders can lead us in the right direction.
“Digital education helps people and groups all over the world get in touch with each other. There are no longer any borders. “Being able to talk to and share ideas with people from other countries and cultures broadens our horizons and helps us understand and appreciate each other,” Obidike said.
Since February, the Academic Union’s strike has made it hard for public universities to teach. The fact that several meetings have ended in failure shows that the government is not ready to get the students back into their classrooms.
“As a result, I’m asking the federal government to send kids back to school.”
