The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s education crisis cannot be resolved through policy changes alone, urging the Federal Government to prioritise sustained investment, effective leadership and improved learning infrastructure to reverse the sector’s decline.
Obi’s remarks followed the Federal Government’s recent admission that the policy separating junior and senior secondary schools has failed to improve educational outcomes.
He noted that the government’s acknowledgment is reflected in recent examination results, citing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), where only 38.32 per cent of candidates passed both English Language and Mathematics, and the 2025 computer-based WASSCE, in which only 32 per cent achieved the benchmark pass.
According to Obi, the consistent poor performance in national examinations over the past two years underscores the urgent need for comprehensive reforms.
He described education as the cornerstone of human capital development and economic growth, arguing that Nigeria cannot overcome poverty and economic stagnation without investing in education, healthcare and job creation.
