The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced that the Federal Government is working with key ministries and agencies to improve the quality of education in Nigeria, with special focus on the girl-child and teacher development.
Dr Alausa made this known during a courtesy visit to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, the Ondo State capital. He revealed that one million teachers would be trained between now and 2027 under the National Educational Management System, in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
According to the minister, “President Bola Tinubu has approved substantial funds to support the training of out-of-school children, many of whom dropped out due to poverty.” He added that about one million children have already been identified for the programme, while 300,000 pupils are targeted under the school feeding initiative, which has been redesigned for greater efficiency and transparency.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, in his response, praised the minister and his team for their commitment to transforming Nigeria’s education sector. He noted that his administration is using information and communication technology (ICT) as a major driver to reposition education in Ondo State.
Dignitaries present at the meeting included the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, Commissioner for Education, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, and the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Adenike Oladiji.
