The Federal Ministry of Education has unlocked 552 million dollars under the HOPE EDU programme to fast track reforms in the nation’s basic education sector.
According to the Ministry, the funding will be used to improve foundational learning, strengthen teacher effectiveness, expand equitable access to quality basic education, and reinforce accountability across participating states.
The statement announcing the development was signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations.
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the release of the funds as the fastest activation of education financing of this magnitude in Nigeria’s history, achieved within 12 months. He said the intervention aligns with the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reposition education as a driver of national development.
The Hope for Quality Basic Education for All programme is co financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education. It supports reforms under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative aimed at delivering measurable improvements across the system.
The Ministry also noted that federal allocation to education has risen significantly since 2022, with 3.520 trillion naira allocated in the 2026 budget, the highest figure recorded so far, reaffirming government’s commitment to sustained investment in the sector.
