The newly appointed Education Minister, Dr. Morufu Alausa has assured that the country is on the right part despite recent reforms by the Bola Tinubu’s administration which have forced hardship across the country.
Alausa made the declaration when he paid a working visit to Queens College Lagos on Monday.
While addressing the students during the early morning assembly he assured them that the ongoing “difficult” reforms by the current administration were for their good and to secure their future.
“The reforms have put so much emphasis on your future and the future of the children you are going to have. Nigeria is on the right path. This president is making difficult decisions that past leaders have not been able to take.
“And as he does take the decisions, he says one thing; that the decisions he is taking today are what will create an endearing Nigeria for you and the future generation to come after you.
“So the president has your future on the top burner. I will be talking to some of you today as well. Feel free to let us know what you think the government should be doing to help in terms of your education. I need to hear from you about how we can make your life better, improve the infrastructure here, and get more teachers to teach you,” he said.
Speaking on what his administration intends to prioritise, Alayusa listed Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Sciences.
“And in my own bias, as we go into the future, not that the social sciences don’t matter, we are pushing for more STEM and medical sciences. We want to equip you for the next century,” he said.
The education minister then commended the teachers and students of the school.
“And I am happy with what I have seen here today. Congratulations to your teachers,” he said.
