Wife of Olu of Warri, Olori Atuwatse III, yesterday, advocated a holistic and concerted approach as panacea in tackling challenges in the educational sector in country.
She called on government to tenaciously implement education policies, even as she opined that government must consider, as imperative, the need to deploy resources and embrace innovative ideas and new technology to meet the modern trend in learning, especially at the foundation level of education.
Olori spoke during the Lagos State Education Summit 2022 with the theme: “Creating a Sustainable fit-for-purpose Education Model,” at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
She pointed out that the present reality paints a gloomy picture for many and noted that efforts must be geared towards providing quality and affordable education as key in solving our socio-economic quest as a nation.
The Queen of Warri also commended the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the delegation of the Finnish government, led by the ambassador to Nigeria for blazing the trail for a better education.
She said: “While listening to the ideas shared at this summit, I wondered: what would Nigeria’s future look like if we are able to implement a sustainable fit-for-purpose education model?
“We are living through times when our people are desperate for hope and change. We want better lives and livelihoods. We want a healthier, more viable society. Like you all, I believe quality education is the key to this socio-economic growth we long for…”