Nigeria @66: Adunni Foundation Calls for Renewed Commitment to Basic Education
Funmi Ogundare The Adunni Foundation has called for renewed national commitment to basic education, stressing that Nigeria’s independence cannot be fully realised without ensuring that every child has access to
On Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day, the Adunni Foundation has called for a renewed commitment to basic education, asserting that the nation's liberty cannot be fully realized without guaranteeing every child access to quality education. Founder Motunrayo Alaka emphasized in a statement that education is crucial for citizens to exercise their freedom and contribute effectively to national development.
She highlighted that education is the key to unlocking the potential of the Nigerian child, enabling them to learn, develop, and imagine a future of possibilities. Alaka noted that the #Edupendent campaign, introduced during the Basic Education Torchbearers Awards (BETA) in October 2025, underscores the belief that education is fundamental to freedom and national progress.
The BETA, established to recognize contributions to basic education, will spotlight the 2026 edition in Lagos with the theme 'Carrying the Torch: Reimagining Basic Education for Nigeria’s Future'. Alaka called for reflection on the progress made, the current state, and the future of the Nigerian child, focusing on challenges such as access to education, learning outcomes, infrastructure, teacher capacity, inequality, and school safety.
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