By Miriam Humbe
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed towards improving the standard of education in the country, as education remains the cornerstone of his administration.
Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the OSGF disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday.
The SGF gave the assertion when a delegation from the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim (ESOCS) led by its Prelate, His Most Eminence Baba Aladura David Bob-Manuel paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
He stated that during his tenure as the Executive Governor of Lagos State, President Tinubu was able to return missionary schools to their rightful owners, despite stiff resistance for better management of the schools.
He added that as part of his commitment to ensure access to higher education for every Nigerian, he also introduced the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) where eligible students could obtain interest-free loans.
Sen. Akume acknowledged the efforts of the religious bodies in the country in providing education, healthcare and fostering peace and unity among their adherents.
He assured of its readiness to partner with religious bodies to strengthen peaceful co-existence and national development.
Speaking earlier, the Prelate of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim & Seraphim (ESOCS), His Most Eminence Baba Aladura David Bob-Manuel expressed their unalloyed solidarity to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and assured of their readiness to collaborate with the Government towards the actualization of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He also congratulated the President on his election and the SGF on his appointment.
High point of the visit was the presentation of centenary souvenirs to the SGF, meant to commemorate its 100 years of ministry and offering of prayer for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the SGF and the nation at large for peace, unity and sustainable development.
