The Federal Government plans to restructure the 115 Federal Unity Colleges nationwide, splitting them into separate basic and secondary schools.
This decision was announced by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, at the opening of the Annual General Meeting of Unity College Principals in Abuja on Tuesday, September 17.
According to Dr. Sununu, the restructuring is aimed at attracting more funding for infrastructure improvements, addressing teachers’ welfare concerns, and creating new employment opportunities.
Sununu said: “I want to emphasise the significance of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in our youths, a spirit that will propel them toward self-reliance and contribute meaningfully to our nation’s development.
“Unemployment remains a pressing concern, and it is our collective responsibility to equip our students with the skills and mindset necessary to succeed.
“Entrepreneurship education offers a solution to this challenge as it prepares students to think creatively, innovatively, and develop the confidence to take calculated risks.”
