Issues · Education
Founded the American University of Nigeria (Yola), a private institution, in 2003. Argues federal-level role in education is regulatory + funding, not curriculum-setting.
In Abubakar's words“Education is the single most powerful lever a nation can pull. We are not pulling it hard enough.”
Education chapter, 2023 manifesto; AUN inaugural address, 2003.
Policy position
Education budget incremental rise toward 26% of national budget (UNESCO benchmark) over a single term. Public-private partnerships at the tertiary level. Vocational and technical education expansion to address the skill-mismatch. State-level autonomy in primary/secondary curriculum.
