A university teacher, Prof. Francis Anyim, has urged the federal government to prioritise education funding by implementing the 26 per cent of annual budget recommended by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Anyim, who is of the faculty of Management Science, University of Lagos (UNILAG), said improving the budgetary allocation to the sector would bring an end to incessant face-off between Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government. He said a situation where the government proposed a budget of N27.5 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year and earmarked only N1.54 trillion to education, which represented 6.39 per cent is totally unacceptable, noting that this has been the main reason for ASUU and FG’s face off over the years. 
Anyim also expressed concern over the limited spaces available in the institutions to accommodate students seeking admission.
Anyim, who stated this in his address, at the ninth valedictory service and graduation ceremony of Christ College, Ikeja, Lagos, also urged the students to work harder to combat challenges posed by social and economic situations of the country.
Chairman of the school, Samuel Olatunji, described the challenges of caring, nurturing, equipping and preparing students for the future as onerous and demanding.
He attributed the successes recorded by the college on yearly basis to God and the support of teachers and other members of staff.
Parents of the graduating students also gave different testimonies about the moral and academic excellence the college has maintained over the years.
A parent, Mrs Chinyere Osuagwu, said: “Christ school is good in harnessing children’s potentials and the teachers understand the way to connect with the students.”
Another parent, Mrs Anita Atilola, commended the school for the standard it has maintained over the years.
