President advises parents to withdraw kids from schools abroad

March 6, 2016 1:12 PM

The President said the Nigerian currency, Naira, would not be devalued for the benefit of parents who have children studying outside the country.

Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerian President,

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Speaking in Qatar during his recent trip, the President said the Nigerian currency, Naira, would not be devalued for the benefit of parents who have children studying outside the country.

In his words, “We cannot devalue the Naira because some people have their children in schools abroad,”

Speaking further, he said, 'We have to consider the consequences on the economy and Nigeria as a whole.

'So if some parents are finding it difficult to pay, let them return their kids to Nigeria to complete their education,' he said.

Gbenga Bada

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