The Nigerian Senate is seeking to strengthen public senior secondary education through improved collaboration between the federal and state governments and relevant education authorities.
The proposed measures are aimed at improving resource allocation, addressing infrastructure deficits and providing better learning facilities in public secondary schools across the country.
Leading debate on a bill seeking to amend the National Senior Secondary Education Act, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the proposed legislation would address critical gaps in infrastructure and learning resources affecting the sector.
The amendment is expected to improve coordination among relevant authorities and strengthen efforts to raise the quality of education in public senior secondary schools nationwide.
Senate calls for action on Bayelsa erosion
Meanwhile, the Senate has urged the Nigerian Government to urgently address the erosion crisis in Obogoro community in Bayelsa State, which has reportedly left more than 300 people homeless.
The appeal highlights the need for immediate intervention to protect affected residents, prevent further displacement and address the impact of erosion on the community.