By Mariam Abeeb
The Federal Government has reiterated commitment towards enhancing the delivery of quality basic education across the country.
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, who spoke in Abuja particularly, expressed the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration to transform education.
He stated this at a three-day meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) management with executive chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja.
The meeting was organised under the theme “Strengthening Collaboration for Quality Basic Education Delivery in Nigeria.”
Alausa said President Tinubu has accordingly directed all stakeholders in the basic education sub-sector to work towards returning children back to the classroom thus decreasing the number of out-of-school children.
The Minister who was represented by his Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Dr. Ismaila Adiatu, emphasised the government’s dedication to addressing the growing crisis of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
“I would like to assure you of the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting quality education to inspire renewed hope, with strong emphasis on prioritising qualitative basic education, which is recognised as the most vital segment of the education sector.
“The development of this foundational level is essential for the positive impact of the other tiers of the educational system and its contribution to overall national development.
“The Federal Ministry of Education is, therefore, committed to improving teacher quality, enhancing the school environment, ensuring the availability of adequate instructional materials, and implementing an effective quality assurance evaluation system.
“We are also focused on strengthening collaboration with all relevant stakeholders to develop result-oriented strategies aimed at reducing the growing number of out-of-school children,” the Minister added.
He said a committee had been set up to outline the process for categorising schools in Nigeria to identify areas where urgent interventions are needed.
“These efforts are designed to prepare Nigerian youths for the 21st-century economy, in line with Mr. President’s initiative of ‘Education for Renewed Hope.”
