The Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), has reaffirmed its commitment to engaging stakeholders to improve the quality of education in Nigeria.
The President-General of USOSA, Mr Michael Magaji, stated this during a news conference in Abuja on Friday, ahead of the association’s 43rd Plenary/Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Magaji stated that over the years, the association has actively contributed to the growth and development of education in the country.
He noted that USOSA has supported public schools by providing smart learning facilities, as a way of giving back to the nation, recognising that they have benefited from taxpayer-funded education.
“The association has consistently engaged with the Federal Ministry of Education, offering policy support as part of our commitment to good governance and learning excellence.
“Most importantly, we are dedicated to nation-building. Nigeria is our country, and we are children of Nigeria, as that is how we were raised.
“We grew up in an environment that values Nigeria’s diversity and richness, and we will continue to promote those values”.
The President-General also called on state governments to collaborate in addressing the issue of out-of-school children across the country.
He urged both state and federal governments to tackle this pressing issue.
He stated that the AGM outcomes would be compiled into a position paper for submission to authorities as a policy to improve education.
The theme of the 43rd Plenary/AGM, ‘Education and National Unity: Our Shared Responsibility’, will be analysed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack.
NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA