Shettima Advocates for Student Inclusion in National Policies

On October 15, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima stated that Nigerian students must be included in national decision-making, viewing them as current stakeholders rather than future prospects. He made these remarks while meeting with a delegation of national student leaders at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Shettima noted the government's initiatives, particularly the student loan program and efforts to enhance the welfare of academic staff, aimed at reducing financial burdens on families and preventing strikes that disrupt education. He emphasized that the administration, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to stabilizing the academic calendar in tertiary institutions through reforms in education financing and student welfare.

Shettima also mentioned the appointment of Hon. Sunday Asefon Dayo as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Students’ Engagement to strengthen government-student relations. He encouraged student leaders to engage with the government honestly, even in disagreement.