Child Right And Development Implementation Foundation Inc.

Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the federal government and the 36 states are legally bound, by virtue of Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act, to provide free and compulsory basic education to every Nigerian child.

Court Orders Federal Govt, States To Provide Free, Compulsory Education For All Nigerian Children “The suit raises constitutional and statutory questions affecting millions of Nigerian children. Accordingly, I hold that the Applicants have sufficient