MINISTER of State for Education, Prof.
Anthony Anwukah, has lamented the alarming rate of out of school children in
the cou
ntry, even as he expressed worries over low reading culture among
Nigerians.
Speaking at the opening of the 19th
quarterly meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, yesterday
in Asaba, Anwukah said over 10.5 million are out of school.
Describing the theme of the meeting: “Text
Books Policy: An Effective Tool for Enhancing Delivery of Qualitative Basic
Education in Nigeria,” as apt, Prof. Anwukah said the current administration is
worried about the poor reading culture in the country.
He said the Federal Government under
President Muhammadu Buhari is collaborating with states to address the alarming
trend.
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