Buhari harps on education for children in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday charged Nigerians to inculcate the right values and attitudes through education in their children.

The President, who made the call when he visited the Emir of Daura, Dr. Faruk Umar Faruk in his palace, also highlighted the importance of technological in today’s competitive world.

He, therefore, tasked all Nigerians to make genuine sacrifices in order to move the country forward.

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Buhari said: “My focus has always been on training the children to be relevant wherever they find themselves. I told my children, particularly the girls, that they can only get married after getting a first degree.

“We should ensure the children get a proper education. The knowledge they acquire should not be towards getting government jobs. We don’t have jobs in government anymore. With technology, governments are becoming smaller, nimble, and efficient.

“Emphasis should now be on skills acquisition and competence in creation and deployment of technology. During the COVID-19, we asked all level 12 downward to stay at home, and surprisingly the systems worked effectively.”

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