The Federal Government says recent interventions in basic education have positively impacted 2.3 million learners across Nigeria within the last six months.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja on Monday during the launch of the Federal Ministry of Education’s 2025–2027 Communication Strategy.
He said the government is on track to reintroduce the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), which was suspended in January 2024. The revamped programme will leverage technology for transparency and will be piloted in selected states.
“Mothers will be paid directly to ensure children receive adequate meals, and we’ve put measures in place to guarantee accountability,” Alausa said.
Dr. Alausa highlighted major achievements under the current administration, including construction of 4,900 classrooms, renovation of 3,000 classrooms, building of 34 model and SMART schools as well as distribution of 353,000 pieces of furniture.
These interventions, he noted, have directly benefited 2.3 million learners nationwide.
The Minister revealed that 21 states have integrated into the Nigeria Education Data Initiative (NEDI), a centralized system that enables tracking of a student’s academic journey from primary to secondary levels, with plans to extend it to tertiary institutions.
“We now have the capacity to monitor and plan effectively across all levels of education,” he said.
Alausa also discussed the Ministry’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) digital platform, which has seen 1.3 million applicants, 960,000 completed applications and 58,000 students matched to over 1,600 accredited centres.
He said the government plans to train between 125,000 and 150,000 students in the next phase, with the first cohort beginning in two weeks.
“From the 2025/26 academic session, technical schools will offer free education, including tuition, accommodation, feeding, and a ₦22,500 monthly stipend,” he announced.
The Minister emphasized that the newly launched Communication Strategy will harmonize government messaging, promote transparency, and strengthen engagement with education stakeholders.
“We are committed to making education inclusive, accessible, and impactful for every Nigerian child,” Alausa concluded.
