NANS Commends Federal Govt For Upgrading CoEs To Universities

[Shola Sholaz]

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Federal Government for upgrading some colleges of education in the country to universities .
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According to a statement issued by NANS on Friday in Abuja, it said the federal government had proved that it attached premium to education.
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The statement signed by the NA S's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Nwankwo Ezekiel, said it was a gesture worthy of commendation.
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According to the statement, it indicates that the federal government under President Goodluck Jonathan is not paying lip service to the sector.
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"The upgrade will go a long way in restoring the dignity of the teaching profession and giving the students and lecturers of the institutions a sense of belonging", it said.
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The statement urged the incoming administration to redeem its campaign promises especially that of giving free education to Nigerian students at all levels.