The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and convener of the Take It Back Movement, Omoyele Sowore, has pledged to introduce free education for all Nigerians if elected president in the 2027 general elections.
Sowore made the promise while unveiling his education agenda, describing access to quality education as a fundamental right that should be guaranteed by the government rather than treated as a privilege.
According to him, his his administration would provide free education from primary to tertiary level, ensuring that no Nigerian child is denied the opportunity to learn because of financial hardship.
He also promised to abolish registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO), arguing that public examinations should be fully funded by the government to ease the financial burden on parents and guardians.
Sowore said his education reform would be backed by increased investment in public schools, improved welfare packages for teachers, rehabilitation of learning facilities, expansion of technical and vocational education, curriculum reforms and the integration of modern technology into classrooms.
He stressed that revitalising the education sector would play a key role in addressing unemployment, poverty and insecurity by equipping young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The AAC standard-bearer further pledged to prioritise funding for research, innovation and tertiary institutions while strengthening basic education to improve literacy and educational outcomes across the country.
Sowore maintained that investing in education is one of the most effective ways to build a prosperous and competitive nation, urging Nigerians to support his vision for an inclusive education system that guarantees equal opportunities for every citizen.
His pledge comes amid growing public concern over rising education costs and ongoing debates on access to affordable and quality education as political parties begin positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
