CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -However, in 1955, Dayo’s fortune changed when the premier of the Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo introduced free education to the region. Dayo enrolled and spent years in school without having to worry about fees.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is no longer news that late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo introduced free education in the 50s in the old Western region. But what many don’t know is the brain behind the policy. He is Professor Stephen Awokoya.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1955, the government of Western Region of Nigeria introduced a free primary education programme. That scheme, which featured prominently up till 1966, suffered a major blow, following the military take-over of government in that year.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, the General Olusegun Obasanjo led federal government launched the universal free primary education programme on September 6th 1976, the first time the programme was launched Page 2 nation wide.

Detailed explanation-5: -In January 1955, the Western Region started a free universal primary education scheme. In the words of Chief Awokoya, the bill that brought this into being was “the greatest piece of social legislation that has ever been made in the country” [7].