The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called upon all stakeholders, governments, development agencies, the private sector, and civil society to invest in education as the most powerful driver of stability, innovation, and shared prosperity.
According to a statement made available to TVC on Thursday, Alausa stated while attending the launch of the 5th Financing Campaign of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2026–2030 during the ongoing 2025 80th United Nations General Assembly in NewYork.
According to the statement, the event was co-hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni. This high-level side event underscored a vital truth, which states that “education is not a peripheral agenda”, stressing that it is the very heart of sustainable development, peace, and prosperity.
During the event, Dr Alausa joined global leaders and partners on a panel discussion to reflect on the importance of transforming education systems and the power of partnerships to deliver quality education for every child.
The statement explained that Nigeria continues to face significant challenges, including one of the world’s largest out-of-school children populations.
The minister reiterated that addressing it is a cornerstone of the National Education Sector Reform and Innovation (NESRI) 6-point agenda. Through NESRI, the Ministry is expanding access, strengthening teacher recruitment and training, promoting inclusive and safe schools, and leveraging technology for learning recovery and improved outcomes.
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The GPE 2026–2030 Replenishment Campaign represents a pivotal opportunity to mobilise the political will and resources needed to ensure that millions more children not only go to school, but also learn. Together, this replenishment cycle can become the turning point for global education.
TVC previously reported that the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called for a total overhaul of Nigeria’s current accreditation process for tertiary education, describing it as fragmented, costly, and counterproductive.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with professional regulatory bodies held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters in Abuja, Dr Alausa emphasised the need to streamline accreditation under the statutory leadership of the National Universities Commission (NUC) and end what he described as a “chaotic and exploitative system.”
Alausa Leads Call for Accreditation Reform In Tertiary Institutions
