“Education is a fundamental right and a public good, not a source of government revenue,” he said.
The Kogi government pledged to strengthen collaboration with ITF to expand skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and employment opportunities for youths.
The National Human Rights Commission has commended security agencies for the successful rescue of the abducted Oriire pupils and teachers.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has expressed concern over the abduction of a primary school headmaster in Itesiwaju council area, calling for his immediate rescue.
The education minister will chair discussions on the sector’s achievements, reforms, and challenges under President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 Education Summit.
The government claimed the proposed review was informed by prevailing economic realities and the rising cost of conducting credible national examinations.
Stakeholders have called for sustained investment in teacher training and accessible learning resources to improve mathematics education.
Ms Ogunkoya urged the government to balance cost recovery with citizens’ access to essential public services.
Education stakeholders who spoke with journalists said the growing extravagance around school graduations calls for moderation.
Mr Bago described the intervention as critical, saying it complemented his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.
