Former Nigerian Presidential aspirant Peter Obi recently responded to the issue of poor UTME scores in the country. In his statement, he expressed concern over the declining performance of students in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and highlighted the need for urgent intervention to address this educational challenge.
Obi emphasized the importance of quality education in shaping the future of Nigeria and called for a comprehensive review of the factors contributing to low UTME scores. He stressed that improving educational standards is crucial for national development and urged stakeholders to work together towards enhancing the quality of education in the country.
The former Presidential aspirant also proposed specific measures to improve student performance in UTME, including investing in teacher training, updating curriculum content, providing adequate learning resources, and promoting a culture of academic excellence. He underscored the role of government, educators, parents, and students themselves in driving positive change in the education sector.
Overall, Peter Obi’s reaction to poor UTME scores reflects his deep concern for the state of education in Nigeria and his commitment to addressing challenges facing students across the country.
