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Section 18

Educational objectives

Government should direct policy toward equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels.

Verbatim constitutional text

(1) Government shall direct its policy towards ensuring that there are equal and adequate educational opportunities at all levels. (2) Government shall promote science and technology. (3) Government shall strive to eradicate illiteracy; and to this end Government shall as and when practicable provide- (a) free, compulsory and universal primary education; (b) free secondary education; (c) free university education; and (d) free adult literacy programme.

The Nigerian reality

Education remains one of Nigeria's biggest broken promises.

Track out-of-school children, literacy, teacher quality, and school completion here.

Source note: Use UNICEF, UNESCO, NBS, and education ministry data before launch.

Prince Adewole Adebayo's commitment

Adebayo will treat education as national infrastructure: early learning, teachers, technical education, science, and adult literacy.

The Nigerian Reality

Section 18 is one of the easiest sections for voters to understand because every family knows what poor education costs.

Adebayo's Commitment

The commitment should cover basic education, technical skills, science and technology, teacher dignity, safe schools, and adult literacy. Keep this page practical and measurable.

Action Angle

Make this a strong WhatsApp page for parents, teachers, students, and young voters.

Demand education that fulfills the Constitution.

This is where the live petition, WhatsApp share card, and adopt-a- section pledge will plug in after the platform is validated.

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