As Nigeria faces the persistent challenge of over 10 million out-of-school children, education advocate and Director of FasTrack Schools, FESTAC Town, Mrs. Adesua Obaseki, has called on the Federal Government to treat education as a key national capital project.
Speaking at the school’s 2025 graduation ceremony on Friday, Obaseki urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to increase investment in the education sector, saying it yields the highest returns in nation-building.
“If you train a nation, you are investing in your future,” she said.
“Education should be seen as a capital project because the future of our leaders rests in schools.”
Obaseki highlighted FasTrack Schools’ 22-year legacy of academic excellence and leadership development, adding that despite economic instability, the institution had maintained quality standards. She revealed that 322 students passed the 2025 JAMB examinations, reflecting a 90% success rate.
“Our economy may be challenged, but educators must not let that affect their output. We must continue to bring out the best in our children.”
The educationist celebrated several inspiring alumni stories, including:
- A former primary pupil recently called to the Nigerian Bar
- Another who enlisted in the U.S. Army
- Three siblings who graduated with First Class honours — two from Covenant University, one from Bells University
“Our students continue to make us proud globally. Their accomplishments speak volumes about the foundation we provide.”
Obaseki also offered encouragement to the graduating students:
“A true leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
To our awardees, well done. And to those who didn’t get a trophy today, keep pushing; your moment is coming.”
Her comments add to growing public pressure on the Tinubu administration to address Nigeria’s education crisis, particularly the alarming rate of out-of-school children, and to elevate education funding as a central pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
