House of Representatives member, Kayode Akiolu (APC–Lagos), says he will support a proposed bill banning children of public servants from attending private schools—if it also applies to politicians.
Speaking in Lagos during an interview, Akiolu said the bill should be designed to drive national development by compelling leaders to invest in the quality of Nigeria’s public education and healthcare systems.
“If they amend it to include children of politicians, I’m in support 100 percent,” said Akiolu, who represents Lagos Island II Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Godwin Ogah (Isuikwuato/Umunneochi, Abia), has passed first reading in the House of Representatives. It seeks to prohibit public and civil servants, along with their immediate families, from using private schools and healthcare services in Nigeria.
Akiolu noted that including politicians in the proposed legislation would create shared interest in revamping public institutions, ensuring better facilities and standards across the board.
“If my child is in the same public school as the President’s child, the Bank Secretary’s child, then we’ll all work to make the system world-class,” he added.
The lawmaker also extended his support to similar measures in the healthcare sector, calling for investment to reduce medical tourism and restore Nigeria’s reputation as a destination for quality treatment.
“In the past, even the Saudi royal family came to Ibadan for healthcare. We can reclaim that reputation if we look inward,” Akiolu said.
