President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has actually reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s education sector, announcing the facility of a brand-new specialized university and highlighting continuous financial investments targeted at enhancing learning and youth development across the country.
Speaking throughout his 2026 Democracy Day address, President Tinubu stated economic reforms implemented by his administration have actually increased federation incomes, allowing states and local governments to devote more resources to vital sectors, consisting of education, health care, facilities, and security.
The President highlighted the value of empowering young Nigerians through education, innovation, and technology, prompting them to construct their future within the nation.
“Build here, code here, work here, and vote here,” he stated while motivating youth to contribute to nationwide development.
Tinubu likewise divulged that the Rural Electrification Firm (REA), with assistance from the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has broadened electricity access to underserved neighborhoods, including universities, through off-grid and mini-grid power jobs. According to him, the effort is anticipated to enhance teaching, learning, research study activities, and school operations nationwide.
Addressing security issues affecting education, the President revealed issue over the abduction of kids in Oyo and Borno States, restating the Federal government’s dedication to making sure the safety of students and educational institutions throughout the country.
He even more commemorated trainees who played notable functions in Nigeria’s pro-democracy battle, recognizing their contributions together with those of journalists, labour leaders, activists, women, professionals, and other patriots who defended democratic governance.
In a major announcement for the education sector, President Tinubu revealed that the Federal Government has authorized the revitalisation and renaming of the finished Institute of Petroleum Research Studies in Kaduna as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Innovation.
The President stated the institution was named in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, one of the popular figures in Nigeria’s democratic journey, and is expected to reinforce specialized education and research study in geological sciences and engineering technology.
The statements formed part of the President’s wider Democracy Day message, which concentrated on democratic consolidation, financial reforms, nationwide security, youth empowerment, and the country’s long-lasting development agenda.