President Muhammadu Buhari, has declared the retreat on Education for the members of the Federal Executive Council open.
Buhari charged the members to come up with workable solutions to solve the problems affecting the education sector.
He criticised the poor quality of teachers in the nation’s institutions of learning, adding that the Kaduna State governor, El-Rufai is trying to correct that in the state.
It is a very, very serious situation when teachers cannot pass the examinations they are supposed to teach the children to pass.
“It is a very tragic situation we are in and this our gathering, to me, is one of the most important in this administration.”
Buhari said the summit was crucial to his administration’s desire to improve the lot of Nigerians through the provision of quality and functional education for all, at all levels.
He said the national conversation was aimed at refocusing the education sector not only to overcome the numerous challenges, but also to strengthen the Ministerial Strategic Plan that has already been developed by the ministry.
The President said, “We cannot progress beyond the level and standards of our education.
“Today, it is those who acquire the most qualitative education, equipped with requisite skills and training, and empowered with practical know-how that are leading the rest.
“We cannot afford to continue lagging behind. Education is our launchpad to a more successful, more productive and more prosperous future.
“This administration is committed to revitalising our education system and making it more responsive and globally competitive.”
In attendance are the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Ministers and other key stakeholders.
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