By Celine-Damilola Oyewole
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, said sustained investment in quality and inclusive education was needed to equip children and youths for national development.
Tinubu disclosed this in her 2026 International Day of Education message that education remained vital for preparing society for a rapidly evolving global environment.
She explained that education was the most powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, values, creativity and ethical judgement in an era shaped by innovation and automation.
The First Lady added that skills and value-based education was essential for thriving in a technology-driven world, urging Nigeria to prioritise education.
“On this International Day of Education 2026, I call on us to reflect on this years’ theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.
“As we embrace artificial intelligence and innovation, we must ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.
“Humans must remain the drivers of AI, harnessing innovation while preserving the values that define us and sustain development.
“In Nigeria, our priority is to invest in quality, inclusive education that empowers our children and youth to think critically, act responsibly, and embrace the future with confidence and compassion,” she said. (NAN)