The Federal Government has taken its sensitisation campaign to Alimosho Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, highlighting key achievements of the present administration and urging citizens to take advantage of government initiatives.
The event, which held under the theme “Tinubu Administration Mid-Term Report”, was organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. The Minister, Mr. Mohammed Idris, was represented by Mrs. Olabisi Osilaja, who said the campaign was designed to bring government closer to the people by explaining its policies, programmes, and reforms. “We want Nigerians to see, first-hand, what government is doing in education, agriculture, social welfare and other sectors, so they can key into these opportunities and also hold government accountable,” she stated.
In her presentation, Mrs. Gloria Dawodu from the Ministry of Information shed light on the government’s education reforms, particularly the Student Loan Scheme. She explained that the initiative was designed to eliminate financial barriers to higher education, stressing that students no longer need to rely on burdensome loans from private moneylenders. According to her, applicants require only a valid admission letter and basic online registration to benefit.
Chairman of Alimosho LCDA, Mr. Akinpelu Ibrahim, while welcoming participants, urged residents to key into the programmes of President Tinubu’s administration. He advised Nigerians to focus more on tapping into opportunities created by government policies rather than dwelling on negativity, describing the campaign as a platform to deepen public awareness.
A resident, Mr. Gbola Laduntoye, commended the student loan initiative, noting that it would prevent students from being subjected to exploitative repayment systems. He, however, appealed for more direct financial support to students, such as bursaries and feeding allowances, to ease the burden of schooling.
Another resident, Mr. Kelvin Ikeja, said he was impressed by the breadth of initiatives discussed, particularly those in agriculture and small business support. He noted that while he was not a student, the sensitisation had equipped him with information to share with others in his community who could benefit from the programmes.
The campaign, according to officials, is part of a nationwide effort to sensitise Nigerians on government programmes across sectors including education, agriculture, energy, and social welfare. It also provided a feedback platform for citizens to raise concerns and share ideas on how government projects can be better implemented.