By Felicia Udeji
The Federal Government’s announcement to unbundle the 115 Federal Unity Colleges into separate basic and secondary schools has sparked widespread criticism among Nigerians. Many have taken to social media to express their disapproval, questioning the necessity of this move.
Users on Instagram, such as @hunblechyde, fear that this decision will ultimately lead to the destruction of unity schools, suggesting that handing them over to missionaries would be a better option.
“They’re about to destroy unity school, I swear. Why not hand them to missionaries to run if the FG is tired.
Unbundle to sell to private and wealthy individuals who will in turn deny many the Opportunity.
I keep remembering what GEJ said in 2014 about APC: Nigeria will be taken 50 years back in every sector.” he said
This development was revealed by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, during the opening of the Annual General Meeting of Principals of Unity Colleges in Abuja on Tuesday, September 17.
Dr. Sununu explained that the restructuring of the Federal Unity Colleges is intended to attract more funding for improved infrastructure, address teachers’ welfare, and create new employment opportunities.
Sununu said, “I want to emphasise the significance of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in our youths, a spirit that will propel them toward self-reliance and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s development.
“Unemployment remains a pressing concern, and it is our collective responsibility to equip our students with the skills and mindset necessary to succeed.
“Entrepreneurship education offers a solution to this challenge as it prepares students to think creatively, innovatively, and develop the confidence to take calculated risks.
More reactions from Nigerians:
One IG user with the username, @ I.tobiloba said ” no be only Unbundle. So many people losing weight already without going to the gym.
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Another @dazzinbeau noted “This una generation just dey spoil spoil things. Am tired????????