The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says the educational qualification of public office holders should be reviewed from secondary school certificate.
Gbajabiamila spoke yesterday while delivering the 52nd convocation lecture of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), titled: Building Back Better: Creating a New Framework for Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the 21st Century.
The Speaker explained that his suggestion was in line with the general agitation for quality education in the country.
“Towards the 2023 elections, I hoped that a direct primary election method will increase greater participation in the leadership recruitment process, as we are faced with diverse opinions on the way forward.
“I also sincerely believe that the National Assembly needs to look into Section 131 (d) of the 1999 Constitution to increase the minimum educational qualification for persons aspiring to be Presidents of Nigeria and other top offices, including the National Assembly, as against the current minimum educational requirement,” he said.
Gbajabiamila added that he had sponsored a Bill for interest-free loans to be introduced to students to enable them to pursue their education without worries.
