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Postgraduate Updates2 min read2026-04-21

Minister Questions Necessity of Extra Lessons for Children

A Nigerian Federal Minister has voiced strong criticism regarding the widespread practice of organizing extra lessons for school children outside of regular school hours. Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation, expressed...

Azeez

Azeez

21 Apr 2026

Minister Questions Necessity of Extra Lessons for Children
Key takeaways
  • A Nigerian Federal Minister has voiced strong criticism regarding the widespread practice of organizing extra lessons for school children outside of regular school hours.
  • Hadi Sirika, the Minister of State for Aviation, expressed his concern on social media, questioning why children need to attend extended lessons beyond 1 pm, often at an additional cost to parents, when they should have time for social interaction and other activities.
  • In a series of tweets, Sirika pondered whether the demand for extra lessons stemmed from inadequate teaching within schools or was a strategy by educational institutions and teachers to generate more income.

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