‘It’s for public good’ — Gbajabiamila hails Tinubu for signing student loan bill

Femi Gbajabiamila, outgoing speaker of the house of representatives, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for signing the student loan bill into law.

Tinubu signed the bill on Monday to support Nigerian students in tertiary institutions with access to financial assistance while acquiring education.

In a statement on Monday by Lanre Lasisi, special adviser on media and publicity to the outgoing speaker, Gbajabiamila said the new law has secured the future of Nigerians.

He said Nigerian students in higher institutions will not be denied education due to financial difficulties.

Gbajabiamila who was recently appointed as Tinubu’s chief of staff, said the president’s actions have shown that Nigerians will enjoy good governance.

He said unemployed and low-income earners in Nigeria have been experiencing hardship triggered by the high cost of living, adding that the country’s economic situation has made access to quality education difficult.

He said a well-educated population is essential to national development, adding that education should be regarded as a public good that benefits the entire nation.

“When the actions of the president are viewed critically and without prejudice, it is reassuring that Nigerians are bound to enjoy good governance if the legislature and the executive will continue this symbiotic relationship that has brought massive change into governance within such a short period in the life of this administration,” the statement reads.

“While I congratulate Nigerians on this new feat, I will equally implore our indigent youths to maximize the advantage of the new law that will enable them to chart the future they crave for themselves.”

He urged Nigerians to support Tinubu’s decisions to enable him to deliver good governance to the citizens.