President Bola Tinubu has appealed to state governments to prioritise the needs of local communities by ensuring accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments.
The President made this known at a meeting with the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Highlighting the significance of education in nation building, the President described the situation of out-of-school children in parts of Nigeria as unacceptable.
Tinubu said that education is a tool against poverty and social mobility, adding that education should be used to serve the people and improve their conditions.
He said that educational system is the backbone of the economic development of the country, noting that the administration will collaborate with stakeholders to curb out of school challenge.
The leader of the delegation and Chairman, Board of Trustees of the forum, Bashir Dalhatu, congratulated Tinubu on his first year in office and expressed the Forum’s appreciation for his achievements and service to the country.
