Education is Tinubu’s cornerstone policy — SGF Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has reiterated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu towards improving the standard of education in the country, saying education remains the cornerstone of his administration.

SGF gave the assertion when a delegation from the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim (ESOCS), led by its Prelate, His Most Eminence Baba Aladura David Bob-Manuel, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.

Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information and Public Relations, in a statement on Monday in Abuja said Akume recalled that during his tenure as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, President Tinubu was able to return missionary schools to their rightful owners, despite stiff resistance for better management of the schools.

He added that as part of his commitment to ensure access to higher education for every Nigerian, he also introduced the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) where eligible students could obtain interest-free loans.

Sen. Akume acknowledged the efforts of the religious bodies in the country in providing education, healthcare, and fostering peace and unity among their adherents. He assured its readiness to partner with religious bodies to strengthen peaceful co-existence and national development.

Speaking earlier, the Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim (ESOCS), His Most Eminence Baba Aladura David Bob-Manuel, expressed their unalloyed solidarity with President Tinubu and assured him of their readiness to collaborate with the Government towards the actualization of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

High point of the visit was the presentation of centenary souvenirs to the SGF, meant to commemorate its 100 years of ministry and offering of prayer for the President, the SGF, and the nation at large for peace, unity, and sustainable development.

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