The President shared the experience in a post on X on Wednesday while highlighting his administration’s achievements inthe education sector.
Tinubu explained that upon arriving in the United States as a young man, he drove a taxi to raise money for his educationand had to delay starting school for several months to save enough funds.
He further disclosed that after relocating to Chicago, he took up different jobs to support himself and pay his universityexpenses.
According to him, the experience gave him firsthand knowledge of the financial challenges students face, includingtuition fees, accommodation and other living expenses.
Tinubu added that his personal educational journey has continued to shape his belief that every Nigerian child deservesaccess to quality education, regardless of their background or their parents’ financial circumstances.
