- Education should be seen as both a fundamental human right and a strategic investment
- It leads to higher productivity, stronger institutions
- International community and national governments to increase funding
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated that education remains the most impactful public investment a nation can make, stressing its power to drive prosperity, stability, and peace.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that each additional year of schooling enhances individual lifetime earnings and simultaneously strengthens communities by reducing the risks of fragility, conflict, and instability.
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Shettima made this known during a high-level dialogue jointly organized by the Permanent Missions of Nigeria and Italy, in partnership with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE).
The event, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, brought together global leaders, policymakers, and development advocates.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice President noted that education should be seen as both a fundamental human right and a strategic investment. According to him, societies that prioritize learning are better positioned to achieve sustainable development and build resilient institutions.
“Every additional year of schooling is not just a personal victory for the learner; it becomes a collective gain for society. It leads to higher productivity, stronger institutions, and more stable communities,” Shettima remarked.
He urged the international community and national governments to increase funding and forge innovative partnerships aimed at improving infrastructure, enhancing teacher capacity, and expanding access to education in underserved areas.
Shettima stressed that these measures are crucial for tackling global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and insecurity.
The session attracted wide participation from UN member states, international bodies, and education campaigners, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4, which seeks inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
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