For many Nigerian youths, education has long been perceived as a privilege rather than a right. The rising cost of tuition, coupled with economic instability, has fueled skepticism about its value. Some have even questioned whether formal education is a worthwhile investment, given high unemployment
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Oluwafemi Mayowa OLUSOLA is the Opinion Page Editor at BusinessDay. He writes provocative essays on youth development, governance, and strategic partnerships in Nigeria, highlighting the intersections of education, economic policy, and national transformation through pragmatic and data-driven analysis.

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