Fayose calls on federal government to invest more in education

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Fayose Calls on Federal Government to Invest More in Education

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has urged the Federal Government to increase its investment in education to enable the country to compete globally.

Fayose, who spoke at a stakeholders' meeting on education in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday, said that the current state of education in the country was alarming and required urgent attention.

He noted that the country's education system was in shambles, with many schools lacking basic facilities, including classrooms, teachers, and infrastructure.

"The Federal Government must take education seriously and invest more in it. We cannot continue to neglect education and expect our children to compete with children from other countries who are better equipped," Fayose said.

He also called on the government to address the issue of inadequate funding of education, saying that the current allocation of 10% of the national budget to education was inadequate.

"We need to increase the allocation to education to at least 20% of the national budget. This will enable us to provide quality education to our children and make them competitive globally," Fayose said.

The former governor also urged the government to address the issue of teacher shortage in the country, saying that many schools were struggling to find qualified teachers.

"We need to attract and retain qualified teachers in our schools. We cannot continue to have schools without qualified teachers. It is a recipe for disaster," Fayose said.

He also called on the government to provide infrastructure and facilities in schools, saying that many schools were lacking basic facilities such as classrooms, toilets, and electricity.

"We need to provide infrastructure and facilities in our schools. We cannot continue to have schools without basic facilities. It is a shame," Fayose said.

Fayose's call comes at a time when the country is grappling with the issue of poor education outcomes, including low literacy rates and poor performance in international assessments.

The Federal Government has been criticized for its handling of the education sector, with many calling for increased investment in education to improve outcomes.

It remains to be seen whether the government will heed Fayose's call and increase its investment in education. However, it is clear that the country needs to take education seriously if it is to compete globally and provide a better future for its citizens.