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Funmilayo Ojo l Ibadan
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday appealed to the striking members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to return back to the classroom.
The President made the appeal during a public address in commemoration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Celebration.
He expressed his displeasure towards the recurring disruption to the tertiary education system in the country.
“As we put in place all measures to ensure that Nigeria takes her place in the Comity of Nations, we recognize the importance of a well-educated populace as a panacea to most of the challenges we face.
He noted that his administration has made appreciable progress in redressing the issues that have been lingering for over eleven years, he said.
“Federal Government will continue to mobilize resources both internationally and nationally towards funding education to ensure that our citizens are well educated and skilled in various vocations.
“education been a leading determinant of economic growth and employment generation.
He further said, “the administration has pursued policies and implemented programmes designed to create a literate and proficient society that ensures that citizens are availed with opportunities for a life-long achievements”.
