Why I allocated 20% of 2024 budget to education — Otti
Otti's commitment extends beyond education, with 15% of the budget earmarked for the health sector, marking a milestone in Nigeria's budgeting history. The Governor's Special Adviser on Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, represented Otti, emphasizing that education is a transformative force that enriches civic life, strengthens democracy, and lays the groundwork for economic success.
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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced the allocation of 20% of the state's 2024 annual budget to the education sector, emphasizing the critical role education plays in shaping societal destiny. Speaking at the 8th Convocation of Gregory University, Uturu, Otti highlighted the historical significance of this allocation, aligning it with the values of visionary leaders like Nnamdi Azikiwe and Michael Okpara.
Otti's commitment extends beyond education, with 15% of the budget earmarked for the health sector, marking a milestone in Nigeria's budgeting history. The Governor's Special Adviser on Education, Kenechukwu Nwosu, represented Otti, emphasizing that education is a transformative force that enriches civic life, strengthens democracy, and lays the groundwork for economic success.
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The Governor stressed the importance of partnerships between academia, businesses, and government, pointing out that a knowledge-based economy requires such collaboration. Otti assured continued support for Gregory University Uturu, fostering an ecosystem that meets the educational needs of youth and positions Abia State as a hub for intellectual advancement and economic prosperity.
The Chancellor of Gregory University, Gregory Okechukwu Ibe, urged graduates to use their education to positively impact the world amid unprecedented challenges in Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor reported the convocation of 217 graduates and highlighted the university's progress from three colleges in 2012 to eleven colleges in 2024, including a robust postgraduate school.
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In closing, Otti emphasized the intricate link between partnerships with higher learning institutions and shaping policies for education, innovation, and sustainable development, signaling a commitment to building a new Abia State through collaboration and progress.
