Controversy Surrounds Education in Kaduna Amid Access Bank's 60 Classroom Initiative

Recent remarks about educational priorities in Kaduna State have sparked heated debate following Access Bank's announcement of a new initiative to construct 60 classrooms across the region. The initiative, aimed at improving educational infrastructure, has drawn both praise and criticism from various quarters, reflecting deep-seated concerns about the state of education in northern Nigeria.

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Critics have pointed fingers at past administrations, with some likening current issues to what they perceive as misplaced priorities during former President Goodluck Jonathan's tenure.

"Misplaced priorities. Build human capital, just like former President Jonathan, please," remarked a critic. "Because these people don't appreciate academics. Doing so makes the governor okay, because more money to the Private pocket," they continued.

Another critic raised questions about the efficacy of previous efforts, questioning the whereabouts of schools purportedly built during Jonathan's presidency. "The one they built in Goodluck Jonathan's time, where are those schools?" they asked. "As far as I know, the Northerners don't want to educate the people. They like to keep them illiterate so they can rule over them while their children are abroad for school."

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Access Bank's initiative, against this backdrop of controversy and disparity in viewpoints, aims to address pressing educational needs in Kaduna State. The construction of 60 classrooms is seen as a proactive step towards bridging gaps in educational infrastructure and providing better learning environments for students in underserved communities.