The Federal Government is going to make some changes to the 115 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs) in the country. They plan to split them into basic (primary) and secondary schools.
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, shared this news at the Annual General Meeting of Principals of Unity Colleges in Abuja on Tuesday.
This event was themed: “Entrepreneurship Education: A Path to Self-Reliance and National Development”.
Dr. Sununu said that breaking the unity colleges into smaller parts follows the National Policy on Education (NPE).
The Minister explained that by splitting the schools, they could get more money to fix buildings, help teachers, and create more jobs.
He mentioned that the Ministry, with help from different government agencies, will make sure this change happens quickly.
“It is very important to help our young people learn how to create their own jobs and be independent. This way, they can help our country grow.
“Many people don’t have jobs, and we need to work together to give students the skills they need to succeed.
“Learning about entrepreneurship helps students think in new ways, be creative, and take smart risks,” he said.
Dr. Sununu called on the Principals to help improve the schools together.
He also asked them to stop bad behaviors, teach students to care for their school, and work with their communities to keep the schools safe and growing.