“Under Tinubu’s Watch, Over 20 Million Children Are Out of School” – Atiku Promises Free and Compulsory Education

• Atiku Abubakar has claimed that more than 20 million Nigerian children are currently out of school and insecure under the Tinubu administration.
• The former vice president said he would introduce free and compulsory education if given the opportunity to lead, sparking mixed reactions online.

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the state of education in Nigeria, claiming that more than 20 million children are currently out of school under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking on the issue, Atiku said millions of Nigerian children are not only out of school but are also living in unsafe conditions. He promised that if given the opportunity to lead, he would implement free and compulsory education across the country.

“Under Tinubu’s watch, over 20 million school children are not in school and not secure. I will implement free and compulsory education,” Atiku said.

His comments quickly generated reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing different opinions about his statement and proposed solution.

@blissful_blisss
“Acting like the savior when you’re part of the same broken system. Politicians also recycling the same campaign line.”

@Shotayo__Toby
“Take your time to watch this man is saying and you will know that’s truly the problem not Tinubu.”

@McPilot7
“Under Buhari a Fulani man over 20 million children were out of school in the north and what did you say about that?”

@adetorooluwat11
“How can i get my PVC bcuz i enjoy this BAT regime i wan vote for him again.”

@iamshyblakj
“so that they can kidnapped more abi, free and compulsory … ode you no get any plan whatsoever.”

@SamiMilanelo
“Free education is great but how about appealing with your president, the Shultan of Shokoto, to end the insecurity?”

@Daviesjess24590
“How many children have you helped in your region 🤔”

@ayomide_pe72820
“What is the different between you and Mr president 🤨, e yin ika yi.”

@longdon007
“Not supporting Tinubu but where is this statistics coming from?”

@Maverick90994
“All of you politicians are b^stard, and all your children with grandchildren will suffer this mess you put Nigerians in.”

@Eheez01
“Neegah your time is up in partisan politics. We don’t want you in aso rock.”

“Under Tinubu’s Watch, Over 20 Million School Children Are Not In School And not Secure, I Will Implement Free And Compulsory Education”

– Atiku pic.twitter.com/fupGr4R2mj

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 2, 2026