Nigeria: Almajiri - I Established My University in Yola to Invest in North, Not for Profit - - Atiku
[Vanguard] Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended his decision to establish the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, saying the institution was created as an investment in education and the development of the North rather than for personal profit.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defended his establishment of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, asserting it was an investment in education and regional development, not for personal gain. In a X post addressing a user's query, Atiku explained his choice of Yola over commercial hubs like Abuja or Lagos, emphasizing his intent to empower his people and provide access to quality education in a region historically underserved.
The university, now owned by the community, operates several programs aimed at supporting vulnerable children, including the Feed and Read initiative and the Technology-Enhanced Learning for All project, which has benefited over 20,000 internally displaced children through educational radio broadcasts. Atiku, who previously served as Nigeria's vice president from 1999 to 2007, criticized the plight of children begging on the streets of Nigeria, urging citizens and policymakers to ensure every child has the right to education rather than being forced to beg.
He reiterated his lifelong commitment to education and the welfare of disadvantaged children, both during his tenure in government and post-retirement.
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