President Bola Ahmed Tinubu says policies, plans and adequate resources will soon be rolled out for the education of Nigerian youths
The President who disclosed this when he received a delegation of Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden, an Islamic Movement, at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, explained that this was part of efforts to tackle security challenges in the country
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He added that efforts to begin massive education of youths across the country would begin while security agencies would be dispatched to immediately address the twin challenges of abduction and kidnapping.
The President therefore called on Islamic movements in Northern Nigeria to promote updated knowledge through existing islamic learning institutions for youths, to speed up development in the region, the country and across Africa.
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The Nigerian Leader added that education remains the antidote to the troubles affecting the nation.
“There is no weapon against poverty that is as potent as learning.
“I can assure you that we are here to change the life of our people. We are here to promote peace, stability, and economic prosperity.
“We are dedicated to building a lasting peace with a focus on the comprehensive education of our children. We will get our teachers and their owners involved in an education process that will be relevant to the future of this country. It is important. Knowledge brought me here with your prayers and your support. Without knowledge, there is nothing to generate hope for mankind.”
President Tinubu condemned the recent spate of kidnappings and bandit attacks, describing the development as disturbing, ungodly, and sinister.
“Please embark on special prayers. Embark on proper education for our youths. Kidnapping and banditry are not the way of God. Shedding each other’s blood is bad. And there can be no development without peace. It is only in the area of peace that we can eliminate poverty. We must work for peace in order for our economy to grow better.”
In his remarks, the Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden leader, Sheikh Muhammad Lamine Niass encouraged the President to continue implementing his reform initiatives while affirming that his movement, which is known for its promotion of peace and tolerance, would continue to pray for Nigeria’s peaceful development.
