Mr. President, leadership is about vision, courage, and the ability to make bold decisions that challenge the status quo. By appointing Chief Idris Olorunimbe to lead UBEC, you have once again proven that you are not bound by the old, ineffective ways of doing things. You have demonstrated that Renewed Hope is not just a slogan but a commitment to real change, particularly in the sector that matters most—education.

For decades, UBEC has been stuck in a rut, held hostage by so-called “educationists” and “pedagogicians” who have prioritized bureaucracy over innovation. The result? A failing system that has left millions of Nigerian children with schools they hate to attend and a curriculum that does little to prepare them for the realities of the 21st century. The world has moved forward, yet our approach to basic education has remained painfully outdated.

If doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results is the definition of insanity, then your decision, Mr. President, to break this cycle by appointing Idris Olorunimbe is a masterstroke of leadership. Olorunimbe is not just a lawyer and a management consultant; he is a reformer, a builder, and a visionary. His track record speaks volumes—where others see limitations, he sees possibilities. Where systems are broken, he finds ways to fix them, not with rhetoric but with strategic execution.

This is the kind of leadership UBEC has been lacking. It is not enough to have people who know about education; we need those who understand how to manage and transform an education system. Olorunimbe’s history of innovative leadership, problem-solving, and institution-building is precisely what UBEC requires at this critical moment.

Mr. President, this appointment sends a clear message: You are committed to grooming a generation of 21st-century Nigerian children who are not just literate but also globally competitive. This is how to build a nation—by making sure the foundation is strong. Basic education is that foundation, and for the first time in a long while, UBEC has a leader who can truly overhaul the system.

Your leadership continues to set a precedent for excellence and transformation. Nigerians who understand the urgency of this moment stand firmly behind this decision. This is not just an appointment; it is a declaration that the era of mediocrity in our education sector is over.

Thank you, Mr. President, for having the foresight and the courage to do what must be done. Renewed Hope is alive, and under your leadership, Nigeria’s education system is finally on the path to greatness.