Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) expressed his concern about the government's allocation of funds to a national conference instead of addressing the ongoing strikes by ASUU and other tertiary institution teachers.
When Buhari assumed office as President in 2015, he appointed Adamu Adamu, a respected columnist, as the Minister of Education.
However, Adamu faced health challenges and spent much of his time in hospitals abroad, unable to fully implement his plans.
Under Buhari's administration, strikes in the education sector increased significantly compared to previous administrations. ASUU, ASUP, and other unions went on strikes multiple times, causing disruptions in higher institutions.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria criticized the government for not resolving these crises, considering the majority of Nigerian youths attending public universities are from low-income backgrounds.
Despite the challenges, the Buhari regime highlighted its achievements in infrastructure development and the establishment of new institutions.
However, critics and experts agreed on the lack of adequate infrastructure in higher institutions.
The regime also faced staff shortages due to the employment ban it imposed.
Professors and academics voiced their concerns about the lack of recruitment, limited mentoring opportunities, and the impact of the IPPIS system.
The regime's end is approaching, and citizens, including Ayodamola Oluwatoyin, Programme Director of Reform Education Nigeria, expressed disappointment with the regime's performance, hoping for a revitalization of the education sector in the incoming administration.
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