To reduce the challenge of out of school children and promote quality education in the country, Nigerians have been advised to consolidate on the programmes and policies of government to achieve sustainable impact.
An education expert and leadership consultant, Femi Oluyemi, made the plea of Friday, stressing that the government cannot do it alone.
Oluyemi asserted that while government efforts to reform the education sector are commendable, such interventions must be complemented by private initiatives and community-driven projects to achieve sustainable impact.
He spoke during the commencement of the 2025 holiday coaching organised by the Tola Adebajo Foundation (TAF), held at St. James Anglican Primary School, Atikori, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.
He explained that well-meaning individuals or organisations could bridge gaps by providing essential resources, to ensure that no child is left behind in the pursuit of academic excellence.
He disclosed that the coaching programme which had over 2,000 students in attendance is aimed at providing academic support and keeping young learners productively engaged during the long vacation.
Speaking further, he stated that it was designed to help students consolidate their learning, improve academic performance, prepare for the next school term and also instill discipline, teamwork, and a sense of purpose in the students.
Nigerians urged to complement govt effort to bridge education gap
