President Bola Tinubu has made a strong statement about education in Africa while speaking in Paris. He said that if every African child is assured of simple things like a good sandwich, one egg a day, and a proper classroom, there will be no fear of learning.
The President made the remark during an international engagement in the French capital. According to him, many children struggle to learn because they are hungry and lack basic needs. He stressed that small but consistent support like food and a good learning environment can change everything for the African child.
“If an African Child is assured of a good Sandwich and a classroom or 1 Egg a day, there will be no fear of learning,” President Tinubu declared. His words have sparked conversations about the importance of school feeding programmes and investment in education across the continent.
Many Nigerians see this as a direct message to African leaders to focus more on children’s welfare instead of other expensive projects. Education experts say hunger is one of the biggest reasons why many pupils drop out of school or cannot concentrate in class.
The statement comes at a time when the Nigerian government is facing criticism over the high cost of living, which has made it difficult for many families to feed their children properly.
Social Media ReactionsThe President’s comment has generated mixed reactions online.@NaijaParent wrote: “Tinubu dey talk truth. My children dey go school with empty stomach. One egg or sandwich go help them focus abeg ”
@Lagostalker commented: “Simple egg and bread na the solution? Our leaders just dey talk. Make dem provide the egg first!”@ConcernedTeacherNG posted: “This is serious. Hunger dey kill learning in Africa. President, turn this talk into action for Nigerian children.”
@AfricaRising said: “Tinubu cook sense for Paris today. Feed the child, education go enter.”
