Femi Falana Petitions Court to Enforce Free Basic Education, Seeks Compliance from Government
The plaintiffs seek compliance with the Act, including the allocation of funds for basic education and the implementation of projects to improve access to education for Nigerian children.
AKACHI NOEL 
Lawyer and activist Femi Falana, along with co-plaintiff Hauwa Mustapha, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to compel the Federal Government, state governments, and Abuja to provide free and compulsory education up to junior secondary school level. The suit, filed on behalf of the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond, aims to enforce the provisions of the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004.
The plaintiffs seek compliance with the Act, including the allocation of funds for basic education and the implementation of projects to improve access to education for Nigerian children.
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Justice Daniel E. Osiagor has granted an ex parte application for substituted service of the Originating motion to be served on all states of the federation, with a hearing scheduled for May 20, 2024.
Falana emphasizes the urgency of the matter, highlighting the continued presence of out-of-school children despite existing legal provisions.
