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The Alliance on Surviving Covid 19 and Beyond (ASCAB), led by human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the refusal of state governments to access N68billion grant which is meant to uplift over 20million out-of-school kids in the country.  Falana in a release on Thursday noted that if the 36 state governments and the Federal Capital Territory before January 15, 2024, fail to access the funds, the ASCAB shall seek an order of mandamus to compel them to do so forthwith.

A review of the proposed budget revealed that the government’s proposed spending for education next year is less than seven per cent.

The Executive Chairman, Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr Hakeem Shittu, has advised the Public Primary Schools to revive agricultural practices in schools.

The summit featured panel sessions focused on research and internal, financial security, food security and environmental sustainability.

The immediate past vice chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Professor  Oluwatoyin Ogundipe; his successor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola