By NIGERIA’S new Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the abolition of the 18-year admission benchmark for tertiary institutions in the country.
In addition to this decision, Alausa suggested that a review of the nation’s education policy might be on the horizon.
However, the minister clarified that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s stance regarding the invalidation of over 22,700 degree certificates obtained by Nigerians from “unaccredited” universities in neighbouring Togo and the Benin Republic.
Alausa made these statements on Tuesday during his inaugural press conference, held in Abuja.
He emphasised that practical education is crucial to addressing Nigeria’s unemployment crisis, noting that universities must not simply produce graduates without ensuring that sufficient employment opportunities are available.
The minister also revealed that the Federal Government will work alongside private sector operators to provide students with training and unlock their potential.
Furthermore, Alausa outlined plans to empower agricultural universities to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity in the country.
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