Omoyele Sowore unveils free education plan, pledges to scrap WAEC and NECO fees for 2027 election

Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate, has presented his education blueprint for the 2027 general election, promising free education at all levels in Nigeria. The plan, shared on his verified X handle, includes the abolition of fees for public examinations such as the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council examination. Sowore stated that under a "Sowore2027 administration," education would be free, emphasizing that knowledge is a right. His proposed policy guarantees free, high-quality education from early childhood through university, supported by modern classrooms, virtual learning, well-paid teachers, student grants, and equal opportunities. The 20-point manifesto covers access, infrastructure, funding, curriculum, technology, research, and student welfare. Key proposals include a new educational structure of 5 years primary, 5 years secondary, and 4 years university, with community colleges offering two-year associate degree programs in every local government area. The plan also details expanded early childhood education, integration of high-speed internet and digital learning tools in schools, and a focus on AI and digital education from primary school. Technical and vocational education would be reformed, with all polytechnics and monotechnics becoming universities. Teachers are prioritized with better salaries, housing, and research opportunities, alongside the establish