The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has urged its members to allocate at least 15% of their state budgets to education. The Chairman of the NGF, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, made this announcement during a briefing organized by the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja. The briefing, held in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), was themed “Scaling Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in Nigeria.”
Abdulrazaq, who is also the Governor of Kwara State, emphasized the importance of removing all barriers to education. He noted the need to align the Nigerian education system with UNESCO standards for progress and sustainability. He expressed support for a state of emergency in the education sector but stressed that it should be accompanied by the allocation of necessary resources to achieve sustainable growth.
He stated, “Our education is in crisis, and a state of emergency should be declared in all sectors. We need a solid roadmap, and I believe it is a collective involvement.”
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, echoed the urgent need for a solution to the learning crisis in Nigeria. He highlighted the significance of education in societal progress and individual empowerment, emphasizing that the current challenges require immediate attention, dedication, and action.
The call for increased budget allocation to education comes as Nigeria seeks to address educational challenges and improve the quality of education in the country.
Stay tuned for further updates on developments in Nigeria’s education sector.