Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday condemned Nigerian public officials who send their children to schools abroad, saying it is wrong for government functionaries to educate their children outside Nigeria.

The governor’s comment appears to have been directed at President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Bukola Saraki and other top Nigerian officials, including fellow state governors, whose children recently graduated from or are in universities abroad.

Mr. Fayose urged the affected officials to emulate him, saying all his children are products of Nigerian universities,

Mr. Fayose, who was at Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun State, to witness the graduation ceremony of one of his sons, Ayorogbayimika Fayose, told journalists that there was no reason children of public office holders should study in universities outside Nigeria, except in cases where courses they are interested in are not offered in Nigerian universities.

The governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, quoted Mr. Fayose as saying, “We talk and do. Whatever we say is what we practice. Apart from the fact that none of my children attended schools abroad, I have never travelled out of the country for Medicare.

“Even though the views of people like us might not be popular among the powers that be because we say the truth and act the truth, we won’t stop telling them what they do not like to hear and one of such is that the only way to improve the standard of education in the country is for children of holders of public office to experience what children of ordinary Nigerians are experiencing in schools in the country.

“During my first tenure as governor, I took my son from a private school and enrolled him in SUBEB Model Primary School in Ado Ekiti.

“Today again, I am here to witness the graduation of my son and I make bold to say here that none of my children attended tertiary institution outside Nigeria.

“That should be the spirit not a situation where someone is the minister of education in Nigeria and his children are schooling abroad. And by enforcing this too, we will be saving Nigeria a lot of foreign exchange being wasted on medical and academic tourism.”

While condemning what he described as the hypocrisy of some Nigerian leaders, especially those in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Fayose said; “Even children of President Muhammadu Buhari that they told us lived a modest life attended universities abroad.

Shouldn’t President Buhari have lived by example by enrolling his children in universities in Nigeria?”

While reiterating his commitment to the uplift of education in Ekiti State, Governor Fayose added, “We are after quality education and we want to maintain our position as leaders in the education sector. We are first in NECO examinations and we are among the best in WAEC and the only industry in Ekiti State is education and we can’t afford to let it depreciate.”

The governor also called on parents, corporate bodies and others to support the government in the task of improving the standard of education in the state.

Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/237648-fayose-lambasts-buhari-saraki-other-top-officials-educating-kids-abroad.html

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on point. Others should emulate him

Sometimes despite the fact that some people think this man is just garrulous often times he's always having a point. great man. ride on man

The very feasible way Nigeria Educational system will meet world class system , are when politicians stop sending the children for Education abroad and help sponsor researches and development of Educational system in Nigeria.

In as much as this man is on point,that is is just a ploy to convince gullible Nigerians on his 2019 presidential ambition.
Believe him at your own peril.

UNDILUTED BUT BITTER FACTS. GBAYYII!!

Abegi Nigeria politicians are 2faced jare.. dem go dey portrait themselves like them be saint and holier than another..

Abeg make lai Muhammed do make him announce the call to glory of Buhaharry

Bobbyjay001:
In as much as this man is on point,that is is just a ploy to convince gullible Nigerians on his 2019 presidential ambition.
Believe him at your own peril.

Mr. un-gullible, where were u when Buhari convinced u to vote for him?

Look at this one.
FYI, i didn't vote for anyone. I registered in Ogun State but relocated to Akure a few months to the elections. Na your voter's card I wan use vote?

chemicalDisease:


Mr. un-gullible, where were u when Buhari convinced u to vote for him?

Which part of what he said should we NOT believe? It is always good to be open minded. Just take the message, I know you don't like the messenger. He may have touched Buhari, your lord and master. For me, if what he said is the it is, kudos to him. If you ask me, attending school and hospital, and holidaying in Nigeria should be a key condition for political office. One should resign, should one desire to go abroad for those. It will help the system. I am a crusader of the common good.

Bobbyjay001:
In as much as this man is on point,that is is just a ploy to convince gullible Nigerians on his 2019 presidential ambition.
Believe him at your own peril.

I swear am beginning to love this man.

Carry go oskomole of odua kingdom.

I don't care what people necessarily do with cash but I do see Fayose point. The way Nigerian politicians lecture people about busing foreign products then turn around and patronize foreign services is annoying.

Mr man,read my post again. Fayose is on point. But why now that he is preparing for his presidential dream? Are these people just sendind their children to school abroad? Or is Fayose just aware of this? Abeg,no offence, wake up jor! He is saying this now to gather votes.

rumours:
Which part of what he said should we NOT believe? It is always good to be open minded. Just take the message, I know you don't like the messenger. He may have touched Buhari, your lord and master. For me, if what he said is the it is, kudos to him. If you ask me, attending school and hospital, and holidaying in Nigeria should be a key condition for political office. One should resign, should one desire to go abroad for those. It will help the system. I am a crusader of the common good.

Bobbyjay001:
In as much as this man is on point,that is is just a ploy to convince gullible Nigerians on his 2019 presidential ambition.
Believe him at your own peril.

You are at your own peril. Learn to keep quiet when your brain is slower than your mouth.

...and you dare open that your maggot ridden mouth? Smh!

SmartchoiceNGR:

You are at your own peril. Learn to keep quiet when your brain is slower than your mouth.

Bobbyjay001:
...and you dare open that your maggot ridden mouth? Smh!

Again learn to keep quiet... Your brain is obviously lagged t-5 get it aligned first. In Akure we speak slowly and carefully.

Do you know what you are saying? Go get brain transplant and come to read my first comment on this topic. I pity you! Snaphe mouth!!

SmartchoiceNGR:

Again learn to keep quiet... Your brain is obviously lagged t-5 get it aligned first. In Akure we speak slowly and carefully.

Bobbyjay001:
Do you know what you are saying? Go get brain transplant and come to read my first comment on this topic. I pity you! Snaphe mouth!!

Those who sired you will agree with me. Now don't be ashamed I smoked you like salmon.

You are still a learner. Too small for me!

SmartchoiceNGR:

Those who sired you will agree with me. Now don't be ashamed I smoked you like salmon.

Bobbyjay001:
You are still a learner. Too small for me!

Your best achievements in life will still see you beneath the soles of my feet... It's non-negotiable.

You are just a disgruntled modafuck*r with damaged brain. Go get a life dude.

SmartchoiceNGR:

Your best achievements in life will still see you beneath the soles of my feet... It's non-negotiable.

Bobbyjay001:
In as much as this man is on point,that is is just a ploy to convince gullible Nigerians on his 2019 presidential ambition.
Believe him at your own peril.

STFU! STOP POSTING FROM ANUS!
EVERY NIGERIAN HAS THE RIGHT TO CONTEST FOR ANY POLITICAL POST! FAYOSE HAS FIRST DEGREE WHILE BUHARI DOESNT HAVE WASSCE!
BTW, THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH 2019 ELECTION

Bobbyjay001:
You are just a disgruntled modafuck*r with damaged brain. Go get a life dude.

Your life and the best of it is under the soles of my shoes vermin

Bobbyjay001:
[s]Mr man,read my post again. Fayose is on point. But why now that he is preparing for his presidential dream? Are these people just sendind their children to school abroad? Or is Fayose just aware of this? Abeg,no offence, wake up jor! He is saying this now to gather votes.
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seems like they just dashed you one chinko phone. Fayose critics about APC hypocricy started as far back as 2014.

Bobbyjay001:
You are just a disgruntled modafuck*r with damaged brain. Go get a life dude.

Don't quit yet.... I was just warming up..

Wow! Clap for yourself. Now start counting your achievements with ur fingers and toes. Starting from your right index finger. Ode!

SmartchoiceNGR:

Your life and the best of it is under the soles of my shoes vermin

Bobbyjay001:

Wow! Clap for yourself. Now start counting your achievements with ur fingers and toes. Starting from your right index finger. Ode!

Insults... surely your parents trained you better than that.... I would assume?.... Or ...

I was thinking you'd comeback stronger.... Don't get me bored... How would a vermin under the soles of my shoes know anything about my innumerable achievements...

What is the difference between Foreign unis and Covenant University interms of cost? I don't think it is that much, in some cases in countries like Russia it is even cheaper




I will celebrate Fayose if his wads were educated in public Unis like Ekiti state University, OAU, UNILAG etc


Besides politics who is Fayose in Nigeria? What successful career has he ever had? Isn't he a common Nigeria polytechnic graduate as alleged?


Sullivan Chime's daughter graduated from UNN even though the Dad in addition to being a Governor is from a Royale home that can afford any school in the world

Ndi ara!

A Brave Honest Nigerian He Truly Is

Who is dis one? Who said Fayose just started criticising APC? Can you read and comprehend at all?

jjjjj2017:
seems like they just dashed you one chinko phone. Fayose critics about APC hypocricy started as far back as 2014.

Despite the fact that I didn't argue about your-acclaimed achievements, you can't even mention one. It's your types that brag about achievements without even having shelter overs their heads. Go get a brain or download one.

SmartchoiceNGR:

Insults... surely your parents trained you better than that.... I would assume?.... Or ...

I was thinking you'd comeback stronger.... Don't get me bored... How would a vermin under the soles of my shoes know anything about my innumerable achievements...

Bobbyjay001:
Despite the fact that I didn't argue about your-acclaimed achievements, you can't even mention one. It's your types that brag about achievements without even having shelter overs their heads. Go get a brain or download one.

Get better vermin....or I might ignore you... Step up your game boy