The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, says no Nigerian child should miss education because of financial hardship.
She said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has prioritised policies that make schooling accessible to every child.
Ahmad said government interventions have widened educational access and reduced financial barriers confronting students across the country.
She cited the Nigeria Education Loan Fund as a major intervention supporting tertiary students.
The minister spoke on Friday during an inspection of schools under the AGILE programme in Kano.
She visited Government Girls College and Government Girls Secondary School, Dukawuya, to assess infrastructure and learning conditions.
According to her, education financing reforms have removed tuition concerns for many students nationwide.
“Poverty is no more an excuse not to go to school. Not only is your tuition paid, but stipends support transportation, daily subsistence and study materials,” she said.
She urged students, especially girls, to embrace the opportunities created through government reforms.
Ahmad explained that free online skills programmes have also been introduced for youth empowerment.
