Human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled his administration’s proposed education blueprint ahead of the 2027 general election, pledging free education at all levels, the abolition of public examination fees, and sweeping reforms across Nigeria’s education sector.
Sharing the policy document on his verified X handle on Monday, Sowore declared that under his government, no child would pay for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) exams, or any other public examination.
“Education will be free because knowledge is a right, not a privilege,” Sowore stated, adding that his plan guarantees high-quality schooling from early childhood through university, supported by modern classrooms, digital learning, well-paid teachers, student grants, and equal opportunities for all.
The 20-point manifesto outlines reforms in access, infrastructure, curriculum, technology, research, and student welfare. Key proposals include:
- Free education from nursery to university
- Semester grants for tertiary students
- Restructured system: 5 years primary, 5 years secondary, 4 years university
- Community colleges offering associate degrees and technical certifications
- Digital learning with AI-assisted education, coding from primary school, robotics, and cybersecurity training
- Polytechnic reform: conversion of polytechnics and monotechnics into universities
- Teachers’ welfare: improved salaries, housing, and training opportunities
- University autonomy and academic freedom free from political interference
- University autonomy and academic freedom free from political interference
- Student union protection and support for activism
- Expanded research funding in medicine, AI, renewable energy, biotechnology, and public health
- School infrastructure upgrades including smart hostels, modern labs, and disability access
- Student welfare programmes such as school feeding, health services, menstrual hygiene support, and inclusive education
- Extracurricular development with full funding for sports, arts, and culture
Sowore described the plan as a “revolutionary commitment” to ensure no child’s future is determined by poverty, urging Nigerians to read, debate, and join the movement to make it a reality.
The education sector has remained a central campaign issue in Nigeria, with stakeholders demanding increased funding, better teacher welfare, and alignment of curricula with technological and labour market needs ahead of the 2027 polls.
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