Tinubu to Macron: Insecurity is major cause of out-of-school children issue

President Bola Tinubu has promised to solve the issue of children not attending school.

During a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, President Tinubu presented his strategies for drastically lowering the number of children who are not in school by implementing creative return-to-class campaigns and skill-development initiatives.

In order to ensure that school-age children return to the classroom, President Tinubu emphasized the government’s continuous efforts to establish a supportive environment, stressing the importance of skill development and motivation in this endeavor.

“In order to bridge the gap for some who are of age, and have been out of school for a while, we will encourage skills development,” the President said.

Accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President stressed to President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron that Nigeria’s developmental potential hinges on a well-educated populace.

“The insecurity in some parts of the country makes it hard for children to return to school, but we are gradually re-populating the classrooms. And we need skills development to bridge the gaps,” he stated.

President Tinubu, however, told Macron that his government is winning the fight against insecurity.

“With some more efforts, we will be able to get some level of stability. We had very good harvest this year. And as soon as more farmers can go back to the farm, we will have more stability in harvest and supply,” he said.

In response, President Macron acknowledged Nigeria’s vast growth potential and the importance of investing in educational initiatives. He reflected on his formative experiences during a six-month internship at the French Embassy in Nigeria, including visits to Lagos and Kano.

President Macron and Brigitte Macron expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and Senator Oluremi Tinubu for their State Visit, promising to elevate the France-Nigeria partnership to new heights.