President Bola Tinubu has outlined his vision for a “poverty-eliminating democracy” in Nigeria, where quality education forms a cornerstone for upward mobility and national progress.
Addressing the public on Thursday, he emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the federal, state, and local governments in realizing this ambitious goal.
President Tinubu recognizes that tackling poverty and educational disparities requires a concerted effort from all tiers of government.
He called for a spirit of cooperation and resource sharing, acknowledging that “no single authority can achieve this dream alone.”
“I am committed to supporting a strong and ideologically-determined democracy that is progressive, inclusive, and focused on eliminating poverty while providing quality education for our children,” Tinubu said when he received members of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, in Lagos.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday titled, ‘President Tinubu: Nigeria’s progressive movement must deliver on quality education for all Nigerian children and jobs for youths.’
Tinubu, who expressed support for the establishment of the National Institute of Progressive Studies, said democracy must be progressive and inclusive and focus on addressing poverty by providing job opportunities for youths and quality education for all Nigerian children.
The President noted that the institute is expected to conduct diligent research and educate all party members on the principles of democracy and good governance while providing a distinct identity for the party.
“Democracy has faced challenges in the past, but I believe in a promising future for our country. We will deliver it.”
