Funsho Doherty, the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Lagos State governor in 2027, vowed to make education truly free if elected.
During a debate organised by Channels Television, TVC, Punch Newspapers, Vanguard Newspapers and The Cable, Doherty said his administration would ensure that no child in Lagos is denied schooling because parents cannot afford school‑related expenses. He pledged to eliminate examination fees and other charges that currently prevent students from completing their studies.
“So, our policies are aimed at capacitating the people, giving them skills, ensuring that there is no child born in Lagos who does not get an education because their parents cannot afford it,” he said. “We have said we will make education truly free, not nominally free. Truly free, so people will not pay exam fees, they will not be asked to come and pay taxes at a point when they have to write their exams.”
Beyond tuition and examination costs, Doherty also announced a feeding programme for pupils in public schools, promising one affordable meal each day to improve welfare and support access to education.
These commitments form part of his broader education and human development agenda ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
