In a scathing critique, former Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the pervasive issue of rampant corruption draining the nation’s resources, leaving the education sector in dire straits. Sani’s remarks come amidst allegations of financial mismanagement in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development.
The outspoken social critic lamented the paradox of billions being brazenly siphoned by a select few in positions of power, while public universities and polytechnics struggle due to a purported lack of funds. Sani decried the callous increase in tuition fees, directly attributing it to the absence of financial support for public tertiary education.
The statement from Sani serves as a stark condemnation of the ills plaguing Nigeria’s governance and the detrimental impact on the education system. It underscores the urgency for transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership to address the systemic issues hindering the country’s educational development.
As the nation grapples with the fallout of alleged financial impropriety at the highest levels of government, Sani’s impassioned plea for equitable allocation of resources resonates as a poignant reminder of the repercussions of unchecked corruption on the aspirations of the youth and the nation’s future.