Al-Fattah Academy End-Of-Year Party: UNESCO Laureate Tasks Nigerians On Strong Basic Education

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The First African UNESCO Laureate and World Records Holder, His Excellency Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu, has said that primary and secondary education is the bedrock upon which higher education and national development rest, as he urges Nigerians and education stakeholders to

Daily Independent learnt this from Prof. Sir Bashiru Aremu in a telephone conversation with our reporter, as he, today, on Sunday, July ,26, 2026, shared the outcome of his speech as delivered recently at Al-Fattah Academy International School’s End-Of-Year Party held recently at Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Prof Aremu stated that during the party, he had addressed students, parents and management of Al-Fattah International Academy, Osogbo. He used the medium to commend the management of the Academy upon the celebration of her End-of-Year Party in grand style.

UNESCO Laureate stated that he spoke in his capacity as Chairman, Board of Governors of the school. The renowned academic had, during the event, congratulated the school management on the successful hosting of the event.

Speaking further to our reporter on the success of the event, the First African UNESCO Laureate & World Records Holder stated: “Education is not merely about earning certificates. It is the process through which minds are shaped, values are cultivated, and societies are transformed”.

“Every successful professor, doctor, engineer, lawyer, entrepreneur, scientist, teacher and public servant began with the simple lessons taught in primary school and refined in secondary school.”

“Primary education introduces literacy, numeracy, communication, creativity, discipline and moral values. According to him, teachers at this level lay the intellectual and emotional foundation upon which all future achievements rest”.

“On secondary education, the stage expands those foundations through critical thinking, analytical reasoning, scientific inquiry, leadership, digital skills and career awareness. I must add that secondary school bridges childhood learning and specialized university education”.

“The universities depend entirely on the quality of basic education. However, higher institutions expect students to read independently, conduct research, communicate effectively, solve problems, and collaborate competencies that are cultivated over many years”.

“No doubt, infrastructure, teacher shortages, poverty, insecurity and unequal access are major challenges affecting basic education in Nigeria and across the world. I therefore call for collaboration among government, parents, teachers, communities, development partners and the private sector to address them”.

“I also urge investment in teacher training, modern classrooms, libraries, technology and inclusive education. This, no doubt, I describe as investment in national development, as quoted by Nelson Mandela”.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. I hereby charge stakeholders to ensure every child receives quality primary and secondary education”.