Tinubu Reflects on Student Life and Education Reforms

President Bola Tinubu shared memories of his time as a student in the United States, where he drove a taxi and worked various odd jobs to support his education. In a post on X, he urged Nigerians to provide feedback on local issues, promising to address them.

He justified the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has disbursed over N372 billion in student loans to assist young Nigerians. Tinubu emphasized that education should be accessible to all, regardless of financial background, and highlighted his administration's commitment to educational reforms.

He noted that the technical and vocational education program has received over 2.8 million applications and that significant investments are being made in medical education, including N110 billion for rehabilitating 24 medical schools. He also announced a new agreement with ASUU, which includes a 40 percent increase in academic staff remuneration, aiming to ensure timely completion of university courses.