Cleric decries high number of out-of-school children

A religious leader, Pastor Daniel Umukoro in Abraka community of Delta state on Monday, alleged that in the last four years, N4.4t trillion had been spent on the education sector in Nigeria, saying that even with the funds, the nation still has the highest number of out -of -school children.

Pastor Umukoro, president of Success Life Mega Church in Abraka community, who spoke to journalists in Asaba, lamented that Nigeria has not been faithful to the youths who according to him, constitute the largest chunk of the nation’s population.

He added that the current security situation nationwide is unacceptable, urging Nigeria’s leaders to take steps to overhau the education systeml.

He said that the current crop of politicians in the country had failed to provide good leadership, made the country unbearable for everyone, especially for the youths.

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The pastor challenged the youths to think outside the box at all times by employing their knowledge to conquer themselves, their environment and the world.

On the task before the youths, Pastor Umukoro said” the tasks before you are enormous. Nigeria has been bastardized by old politicians. However, you owe it to yourself to restore the glory of the country.

“Today, our country’s debt profile has increased drastically, the states owe and most of the debts are to be repaid in 10, 20, 30, and 40 years’ time.

“At that time, some of those that plunged the country into this mess would have died and the task of rebuilding will rest squarely on you.”