The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s education system through expanded reforms in skills development, digital learning, research, and the creative economy.
This was disclosed at the Renewed Hope Conversations, University of Abuja edition, where the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, engaged stakeholders on strategies to build a future-ready education system.
According to the Minister, the reforms are part of the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and are aimed at aligning Nigeria’s education sector with global standards.
He explained that the country is shifting from a largely theory-based model to one driven by skills, innovation, and technology. Areas such as artificial intelligence, data science, and digital literacy are being integrated into school curricula, alongside entrepreneurship programmes designed to promote job creation.
The Minister also highlighted ongoing investments in digital infrastructure across institutions, including mini-grid power systems, free internet access, and learning management platforms. These efforts, he said, are being supported by a nationwide fibre optic expansion.
In the area of technical and vocational education, the government is scaling up Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes, with over 160,000 beneficiaries recorded so far and increasing demand for participation.
He further noted that initiatives such as the Student Venture Capital Grant are being implemented to support young innovators, while plans are underway to establish a National Research and Development Fund to drive research commercialisation.
The engagement forms part of ongoing consultations with stakeholders as the Federal Government seeks to reposition the education sector to meet evolving economic and workforce demands.
