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Education: the silent infrastructure of democracy

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and pressing global challenges, education remains one of the strongest foundations of democratic society. Education is not merely a tool for personal advancement but a public good that sustains the very fabric of governance.

Nigerian novelist Chinua Achebe captured this well when he wrote that “a functioning, robust democracy requires a healthy educated, participatory followership, and an educated, morally grounded leadership.”