Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled his administration’s proposed education blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, pledging free education at all levels, the abolition of public examination fees, and sweeping reforms across Nigeria’s education sector.
Sharing the policy document on his verified X handle on Monday, Sowore declared that under his government, no child would pay for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) exams, or any other public examination.
“Education will be free because knowledge is a right, not a privilege,” Sowore stated, adding that his plan guarantees high-quality schooling from early childhood through university, supported by modern classrooms, digital learning, well-paid teachers, student grants, and equal opportunities for all.
The 20-point manifesto outlines reforms in access, infrastructure, curriculum, technology, research, and student welfare. Key proposals include:
Free education from nursery to university
Semester grants for tertiary students
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