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The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) is set to host the 2024 African Students Leaders’ General Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), tomorrow, December 3, 2024. The two-day event will bring together over 35 African countries and more than 75 international delegates.

According to the AASU President, H.E. Osisiogu Osikenyi E., at a world press conference on Sunday, the assembly aims to address key issues affecting education in Africa, including access to education, rising out-of-school children, insecurity, and the need for a better curriculum that serves the African continent.

“We have made efforts to bring every country in the continent within the confines of our budget,” H.E. Osisiogu said. “We have also made efforts to see that we get them comfortable here in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.”

The assembly will feature an opening plenary on Tuesday morning, where dignitaries from across Africa, led by the Vice President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, will be in attendance.

H.E. Osisiogu emphasized that the assembly will also focus on the theme “Pro-Africa Education System: A Key to Unlocking Africa’s Potentials.” He noted that the current education system in Africa is becoming obsolete and only serves the interests of the West.

“We seek an education system that would solve Africa’s problems of unemployment, of value addition to our raw materials, and all of that,” H.E. Osisiogu said.

The AASU President also expressed gratitude to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the President of Loveworld, for inspiring the theme of the assembly. He also thanked Dr. Grace Kabayo for mentoring the AASU around Africa to ensure that their advocacy is heard.

The assembly is expected to be attended by student organizations from across Africa, including the Sahel region. Delegates from Kenya, Niger, Mali, and other countries have already expressed their excitement to be part of the event.

As the assembly approaches, the AASU has assured that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure the security and comfort of participants. The Nigerian government has also been supportive of the event, with the office of the Vice President and the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation actively involved in the preparations.