25/09/2026
ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA TASKS GOVERNMENT ON EDUCATION
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Ayau Kaigama has called on the government at all levels across the federation to commit to the improvement of the education sector.
The Archbishop made this call during the inaugural Mass of the 2026/2027 academic session for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, which held at the Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Pro-Cathedral, Abuja on Thursday, 24th September.
Archbishop Kaigama noted with sadness that various levels of government have paid less attention to the education sector over the years, leading to a worrisome decline in the quality of education in the country. He noted that a good educational foundation of the young is essential for the growth and development of any nation.
Speaking to our correspondent after the Mass, Archbishop Kaigama further called on the government to partner with the Church in rescuing the educational sector. He recalled with sadness, how the Catholic Church has been in the forefront of providing affordable education to the society, next only to the government but how, with the take-over of mission schools by the government and the withdrawal of government support, the cost of education had risen significantly.
The Archbishop also encouraged all students to use their time wisely, to commit to personal growth and development, and to use AI tools in their studies responsibly so as not to diminish the use of their own mental capabilities.
