‘You can’t succeed outside your educational qualification’, says Buhari at global education summit
By Guardian Exclusive
30 July 2021 |
1:43 pm
Speaking on Thursday during a panel session at the global education summit, in London, United Kingdom, President Muhammadu Buhari says nobody can succeed outside their educational qualification, hence Nigerians are aware of the priority of education.
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