President Bola Tinubu has explained the rationale behind the ₦3.52 trillion allocated to education in the 2025 federal budget, marking a 61.47% increase from the previous year.
Speaking at the 54th Convocation of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Tinubu emphasized that education is critical to economic growth, innovation, and national development.
Represented by Professor Madu Offor, Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, the President said, “Your education is a tool for change; use it to drive progress under our Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Tinubu noted the budget aims to enhance infrastructure, widen access, and improve quality across all education levels. He urged graduates to tackle national challenges with innovation.
UNN Chancellor, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, encouraged graduands to “restore the dignity of man.” Pro-Chancellor Kayode Ojo, however, highlighted infrastructural decay, requesting intervention in seven key areas.
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ujam, shared milestones of his tenure, including international collaboration and the creation of a Directorate for Grants and Scholarship.