The federal government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment every three years to tackle learning poverty and improve the quality of education nationwide.
“Our children will remain in school, and we will continue to educate them. We will not succumb to terror,” said the education minister.
Education minister Tunji Alausa has lauded the University of Benin’s proposed N100 billion Trust Development Fund.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality education for every Nigerian child, regardless of background or disability.
The NUT president insisted that improving teachers’ welfare, not admission waivers, remained key to attracting quality candidates into the profession.
An education advocate, Femi Aderibigbe, has raised concerns over the federal government’s UTME exemption for NCE candidates, saying it may not address teacher shortages.
“For colleges of education in the country, 82% has less than 100 people choosing them as their first choice,” said Mr Alausa.
Education minister Tunji Alausa inaugurated two model science secondary schools in Kogi on Monday and commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for advancing education.
Mr Alausa also mentioned that universities must move beyond teaching to become innovation hubs and drive national development.
Mr Alausa spoke during an official visit to the commandant-general of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, in Abuja on Wednesday to discuss security coordination.
