Quality education, particularly at the basic level, is the panacea for economic growth, a Director at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Oyinade Osinubi, has said.
Mrs Osunubi, who was the guest speaker, stated this at the presentation of scholarships to 12 pupils by CANI School in Egan-Igando, Lagos.
Delivering the keynote address, Mrs Osinubi said: “Qualitative education will contribute immensely to building a strong and vibrant Nigerian economy.”
These awards by CANI School is a welcome development particularly as it would encourage parents to ensure active participation of their children to learn and focus on the need to acquire education.
These scholarships would no doubt, help more children in Nigeria gain access to opportunities that will help them explore their potential.’’
The Proprietress of CANI School, Ms Gbemi Aminu, who presented the certificates to beneficiaries, said since the institution started in 2012, giving of scholarships to children in its host community had become an integral part of its culture.
She said: “We recognise qualitative education as key to grooming children. If a child is equipped with adequate knowledge and intellectual prowess, it will in the long term contribute to the success and benefit of the family, which will in turn have a positive effect on the community and Nigeria.”
On the criteria for the scholarships, she said pupils from between Basic One and Basic Four, wrote basic tests at the school premises which were marked same day and results announced.
The 12 beneficiaries would join other children as the school resumes later this month.
“The scholarships to each winner means that CANI will give them free tuition; books, uniform and all other materials needed to ensure the pupils attain quality education spanning their study duration,” she said.
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