Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu highlighted the country’s progress in education and healthcare during a nationwide broadcast marking the 65th anniversary of independence. He urged Nigerians to recognize and celebrate these significant advancements since the nation gained independence in 1960.
At independence, Nigeria had only 120 secondary schools serving roughly 130,000 students. By 2024, that number had risen to more than 23,000 secondary schools, illustrating a substantial expansion of educational access. Tinubu also noted that the country began with just two tertiary institutions—the University of Ibadan and Yaba College of Technology. Although he did not give a current count of universities and colleges, the growth in secondary schools signals broader improvements in higher education as well.
In the healthcare sector, the president asserted that Nigerians now enjoy better access to medical services than they did in 1960, though he offered no specific statistics on the present state of healthcare. Overall, Tinubu’s remarks underscore the nation’s development over the decades and serve as a reminder to continue building on these achievements. Ongoing efforts are essential to ensure that all Nigerians can benefit from expanded education and improved healthcare services.
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