The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to prioritize education funding in the 2025 budget to improve quality and accessibility.
Speaking at the Youth Town Hall on the 2025 Budget, organized by the House of Representatives in Abuja, NANS National President, Lucky Emonefe, called for increased funding for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He emphasized that adequate investment in education would empower youth with skills and knowledge critical to economic growth and innovation.
Emonefe also advocated for increased funding for the Ministry of Youth Development to address youth-related challenges and enhance productivity.
In his remarks, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, highlighted the importance of youth-centered budgeting, including investments in technology hubs, skills training, and mental health services. He noted that such initiatives have improved socio-economic outcomes in other countries.
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, assured attendees that the 2025 budget would prioritize initiatives that foster growth opportunities, marking a turning point for Nigerian youth.
REPORTER: GRACE IKE, ADBN NEWS.
