President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared his administration’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s education sector, revealing the establishment of a brand-new specialized university and highlighting continuous financial investments targeted at enhancing knowing and youth development throughout the country.
Speaking throughout his 2026 Democracy Day address, President Tinubu said financial reforms implemented by his administration have actually increased federation profits, making it possible for states and city governments to dedicate more resources to critical sectors, including education, healthcare, facilities, and security.
The President emphasized the importance of empowering young Nigerians through education, innovation, and technology, advising them to construct their future within the nation.
“Construct here, code here, work here, and vote here,” he said while motivating youth to contribute to nationwide advancement.
Tinubu likewise revealed that the Rural Electrification Company (REA), with assistance from the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has actually expanded electrical energy access to underserved communities, consisting of universities, through off-grid and mini-grid power tasks. According to him, the initiative is expected to boost teaching, learning, research study activities, and campus operations across the country.
Attending to security issues impacting education, the President revealed concern over the abduction of children in Oyo and Borno States, reiterating the Federal government’s commitment to ensuring the security of students and universities across the nation.
He further paid tribute to students who played notable functions in Nigeria’s pro-democracy battle, recognizing their contributions along with those of reporters, labour leaders, activists, women, professionals, and other patriots who defended democratic governance.
In a major statement for the education sector, President Tinubu revealed that the Federal Government has approved the revitalisation and renaming of the finished Institute of Petroleum Research Studies in Kaduna as the General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering Innovation.
The President said the organization was called in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, among the popular figures in Nigeria’s democratic journey, and is anticipated to reinforce specific education and research in geological sciences and engineering innovation.
The statements formed part of the President’s more comprehensive Democracy Day message, which concentrated on democratic debt consolidation, economic reforms, nationwide security, youth empowerment, and the country’s long-lasting advancement agenda.