Senate Proposes Bill to Penalize Parents for Failure to Educate Their Children

The Nigerian Senate has put forth a bill aimed at compelling parents to ensure their children receive primary and secondary school education. The proposed legislation suggests a fine of N50,000 for parents who do not adhere to this requirement, as well as the provision of free meals for all school children in the country.

The bill, named the ‘Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act 2004, Section 2,’ mandates that every government in Nigeria must provide free, compulsory, and universal basic education for every child in primary and junior secondary school age. It also places the responsibility on parents to ensure their children attend and complete their primary and junior secondary school education.

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Parents who fail to meet these obligations may face penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Originally, the act recommended a fine of N5,000, but the Senate has proposed increasing it to N50,000.

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While the bill seeks to promote education for children across Nigeria, some have raised concerns about additional charges imposed by public schools in the country and have called for further investigation into these fees.

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