January 7th 1955. An announcement by Chief Awolowo, Premier of the Western Region of Nigeria at the radio station? He talks of free universal primary education. A primary school, children admitted, a visit by the Premier and the Minister Of Education to the school. Children with cards admitted to a different school. The Premier explains to a crowd of parents why children are brought to the wrong school. The construction of schools. Initially private houses are used as schools. The Premier goes to a `reorientation' class for teachers.

Note. In January 1955 in the Western region a plan was implemented to provide free and universal primary education for all children within the 6-12 year age group.