As the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, says, he recently allocated 20% of the state’s 2024 annual budget to the education sector, having recognised the pivotal role education plays in shaping the destiny of society. According to him, “allocating 20% and 15% of our 2024 annual budget to education and health, respectively, marks a historic milestone in Nigeria’s budgeting. The government’s continued support and partnership with GUU will contribute to cultivating young talent and driving progress in Abia State. Therefore, the state’s commitment to allocating a significant portion of our budget to education underscores the belief that investing in knowledge is investing in the future of Abia State. Earlier, the Chancellor of the university, Gregory Okechukwu Ibe, advised the students as they celebrated, “Let us not forget the responsibility that comes with knowledge.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 16, 2023 16:27 UTC