The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said his government will give priority to education and youth empowerment as means of rebuilding the country if elected in the 2023 general elections.Information Guide Nigeria
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Kwankwaso announced this on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Gusau.
One of the most important aspects of nation-building, according to him, is the proper utilisation of the skills of young people.
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The former governor of Kano State criticised the scenario that had left Nigeria with more than 20 million out-of-school children and vowed to ensure that all students receive a quality education from basic school through college.NYSC portal
According to him, the current socioeconomic and political issues facing the country are direct results of inadequate education, which has caused poverty and unemployment among the country’s youth.
“We are out to do the job, as the two ruling parties in the past have failed to make meaningful moves toward moving the country forward.
“The growing insecurity in the northern part of the country and indeed throughout Nigeria must be carefully reviewed and a proper solution proffered. With my experience as a former Minister of Defence, I will, no doubt, make a difference,” he said.
While thanking the supporters for the warm reception, he expressed optimism that the NNPP would win the 2023 general elections.
“Even though much propaganda is being circulated to undermine the NNPP and its popularity across the country, I can assure you that the party will catch them off guard in the upcoming general elections,” he said.JAMB Result
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