The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to increase the budget allocated to education in the 2024 budget proposal.
NANS also appealed to FG to include students in the execution of the budget to monitor its impact in various institutions and on the lives and welfare of Nigerian students.
The NANS president, Emonefe Lucky made the appeal while speaking on the ongoing 2024 Budget and Appropriation Process at the Citizens’ Town hall meeting in Abuja.
Lucky warned relevant ministries, departments and agencies that are usually involved in education matters that it would not be business as usual and advised them to go and tighten their belts and be ready to work positively for the growth of Nigeria’s education sector.
According to him, the FG has allocated about N2.18 trillion for education in the 2024 budget proposal, which represents 7.9% of the total N27.5 trillion budget proposal.
He stressed the need for urgent intervention to prevent education from losing its standard completely.
He also assured the leadership of the Nigerian Students that they would receive every support they require and should be ready to reciprocate by giving education a new face by raising its standard across board.
