The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has earned global commendation for the bold reforms being implemented to transform Nigeria’s education sector.
Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.
Attah informed that the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, applauding the Minister’s efforts while expressing confidence in Nigeria’s growing leadership in advancing the global education agenda.
Dr. Kikwete gave the commendation during a meeting with the Minister, where he congratulated Dr. Alausa on the progress being recorded across the education sector and described the ongoing reforms as a strong demonstration of Nigeria’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and strengthening education systems.
The former Tanzanian President also expressed optimism ahead of the Global Education Summit scheduled for September, where President Bola Tinubu will co-chair the high-level meeting alongside the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.
The summit is expected to mobilise increased global investment and stronger international partnerships in support of quality education through the Global Partnership for Education.
As Chairman of the GPE Board, Dr. Kikwete acknowledged Nigeria’s growing influence within the Partnership, noting that Dr. Alausa’s membership of the GPE Board reflects the country’s active contribution to shaping global education priorities and expanding access to quality learning for children.
Responding, Dr. Alausa expressed appreciation to the former Tanzanian President for his outstanding service to Africa and the international community, particularly his unwavering commitment to advancing foundational education and developing future leaders.
He also acknowledged Dr. Kikwete’s enduring contributions to leadership development across the continent, noting that his commitment to empowering young leaders continued
to inspire transformative leadership and sustainable development.
The Minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to deepening education reforms through stronger partnerships, increased investment and evidence-based policies that improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education for every Nigerian child.
He further assured that the Federal Ministry of Education would continue to work closely with the Global Partnership for Education and other international partners to build a resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system that equips Nigerian learners with the knowledge, skills and opportunities needed to succeed in the twenty-first century.
