Senator Abubakar Girei wants craft schools back in Nigeria. He talked with reporters at his home in Yola about this idea. Craft schools taught trades to students when he was young, but they stopped running many years ago.
Girei believes these schools would help grow the national economy. He pointed to former Governor Nyako, who started skill centers in Adamawa State. These centers trained workers for companies like the Dangote Group. The skill centers barely work today. Girei asks state governments to focus on education that teaches both reading and practical skills.
The senator also spoke about the Federal Government student loan program. Many students have received money from this program, but reports show some people misuse the loan system. Girei calls the program good but wants officials to stop the fraud. He thinks the program should continue with better management.
Girei believes these schools would help grow the national economy. He pointed to former Governor Nyako, who started skill centers in Adamawa State. These centers trained workers for companies like the Dangote Group. The skill centers barely work today. Girei asks state governments to focus on education that teaches both reading and practical skills.
The senator also spoke about the Federal Government student loan program. Many students have received money from this program, but reports show some people misuse the loan system. Girei calls the program good but wants officials to stop the fraud. He thinks the program should continue with better management.
