There is no gainsaying to the assertion that education is the bedrock of any meaningful society and investment therefore in the sector remain critical if the desired result is to be achieved.

It is from the above premise that the Member Federal House of Representatives representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency Plateau State at the National Assembly and a Scholar, Rep. Simon Mwadkwon, PhD worried by the lean budgetary allocation to the education sector called for special attention and funding to the sector to enhance greater productivity and human capital development.

Rep. Simon Mwadkwon PhD made this declaration on the floor of the green chamber after a careful study and assessment of the budget estimates and allocations of the 2020 Appropriation Bill submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari, he made strong case for the education sector.

Rep. Dr. Simon Mwadkwon said he is doubtful of the nation’s seriousness in improving the sector competitiveness, saying if we must be like the Asian Tigers and move with the rest of the world, huge investment needs to be made in education.

He called for greater attention, priority, increased budgetary allocation and encouragement to the education sector.

He said so far, the allocation to the education sector is poor and not encouraging considering the importance of the sector.

Rep. Dr. Simon Mwadkwon said Nigeria must borrow a leaf from Countries such as China, Japan, Singapore etc that have invested hugely in the education sector and now getting returns for their investments.

He maintained that the education sector is critical to national development.

Rep. Mwadkwon said not the infrastructural deficit, welfare of the staff/students and other critical factors needed to improve the sector must be put in place.

He said if Nigeria wants to move with the rest of the world in this jet age, then considerable investments must be made in the education sector so as to have qualified manpower in the nation.

He concluded by urging the government to make education its priority considering the benefits accruing to the sector.

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Rep. Simon Mwadkwon, PhD Calls for Increase Budgetary Provision & Funding to Education Sector