Justice Osiagor Declares Free, Compulsory Education for Nigerian Children

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the Nigerian government, including federal and state authorities, must provide free and compulsory basic education for every Nigerian child. The ruling came in response to a suit filed by human rights lawyer Femi Falana on behalf of the Alliance for Survival of COVID-19 and Beyond.

Justice Osiagor cited the Universal Basic Education Act and Child Rights Law, emphasizing the government's responsibility to ensure access to education for millions of Nigerian children. The judgment underscores the importance of enforcing public laws to protect vulnerable groups like children, widows, and orphans.