The Senate has on Tuesday firmly advocated for free and compulsory education for citizens at all levels.
In a motion sposored by Senator Ali Wakili (Bauchi South), the senate’s attention was called to the United Nations to commemorate International Day for the eradication of poverty, slated today, October 17.
Wakili said it is the responsibility of th government to educate her citizens.
About 112 million Nigerians (67.1% of the populace) currently live below poverty level, which requires urgent and prompt response from government.
To eradicate poverty, the Senate proposes that a high reduction in the level of illiteracy in the country via free and compulsory education at all levels would go a long way.
Speaking earlier, Senator Jubrin Barau describes poverty as a “a weapon of mass destruction,” calling for an agricultural policy strategy that will boost food security and the economy.
BY NNOPU BLESSING
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