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October 22, 2012

FG assures on education for every child

By Favour Nnabugwu

ABUJA—Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to develop the education sector to make it available and affordable for every Nigerian child.

Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Amina Sambo, gave this assurance in Abuja during the Check Out for Children awareness walk organised by the United Nations International Children Educational Fund, UNICEF.

Hajia Sambo was represented by the Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Oloye Olajumoke Akinjide, said Federal Government would leave no stone unturned to ensure that every Nigerian child was educated.

She said: “Education as we all know is a right of every child irrespective of his or her status, race or belief.