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U.S. reaffirms commitment to supporting Nigerian students seeking American education
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U.S. reaffirms commitment to supporting Nigerian students seeking American education

By Mark Longyen

The U.S. Government has expressed its continued commitment to supporting young Nigerian students, innovators and change-makers, who are willing to study in America.

U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, stated this at the 2025 EducationU.S. Nigeria Fair, with the theme: “Empowering Futures, Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation,” on Monday in Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event is a series of educational fairs held yearly in various countries to connect prospective students with U.S. higher education institutions.

The fairs provide opportunity for students, parents, and counselors to meet with representatives from various U.S. colleges and universities, get information on admission requirements, academic programmes, financial aid, and scholarships.

“The United States is proud to partner with Nigeria in empowering students, who are the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers.

“Today we have representatives from 28 American colleges and universities, who want to meet you.

“EducationUSA brought them here because they want to recruit Nigerian students to their campuses,” he said.

Neubert explained that the EducationUSA team offers free counselling services to help prospective students navigate the application process.

He counseled the students to “responsibly maintain” their student visa status, if they eventually succeeded in getting their student visa.

This, he added, required that they must ensure compliance with all regulations, make the most of their time in the U.S., and take back to Nigeria all their cherished experiences.

“As you consider your next steps, know that you are joining a long tradition of Nigerian students, who have excelled in U.S. institutions, and gone on to make significant contributions to their communities and the world,” he added. (NAN)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

New curriculum laudable but Implementation key – educationists
Education

New curriculum laudable but Implementation key – educationists

Curriculum

By Uche Eletuo

Nigerians have continued to react to the Federal Government’s introduction of a new curriculum for basic, secondary and technical education, with some saying it was long overdue.

They spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday.

The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Prof. Bilkis Lafiaji-Okunneye, told NAN that the former curriculum had outlived its usefulness.

She lauded the new curriculum’s emphasis on digital literacy, coding and creative arts, saying that such would meaningfully engage students.

The vice-chancellor noted that the new curriculum recognised the relevance of technology.

She expressed the optimism that school leavers under the new curriculum could be self-reliant.

She also hoped that implementation of the new curriculum would promote discipline and morality.

Lafiaji-Okuneye said that LASUED, in an effort to promote discipline, compelled its prospective students for 2025 academic session to undergo a drug abuse test.

The vice-chancellor urged effective implementation of the curriculum to achieve its aim.

The Chief Imam of Lagos State University, Prof. Amidu Sanni, described the introduction of the new curriculum as laudable.

He said that the old curriculum was unable to fill certain gaps in teaching and learning, making some graduates unfit for the labour market.

Sanni urged education policymakers to ensure effective implementation of the curriculum.

NAN reports that the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, in a statement on Aug. 31, said the Federal Government had completed a comprehensive review of school curriculum for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed at making Nigerian learners future-ready.

She said that the new framework was designed to reduce content overload, improve learning outcomes, and ensure that students would be equipped with relevant skills.

According to the Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, implementation of the new curriculum will begin with the 2025/2026 academic session. (NAN) www.nannews.ng

Edited by Ijeoma Popoola

NTI hosts maiden National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee meeting
Education

NTI hosts maiden National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee meeting

By Hussaina Yakubu

The maiden edition of the National Education Quality Assurance Policy Committee meeting is currently underway at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna.

The meeting organised by the Federal Education Quality Assurance Service Department of the Federal Ministry of Education, billed to hold from Sept. 2 to 4.

The theme of the meeting is: “Improving Education Quality Assurance Policies, Processes, and Practices in Nigeria.”

The Minister of Education,  Mr Tunji Alausa, who inaugurated the meeting on Wednesday in Kaduna, described it as timely and paramount.

Alausa was represented by Abel Enitan and Ayodele Samson, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, and  Director/Coordinating Evaluator, Federal Education Quality Assurance, Kaduna State Office, respectively.

He emphasised that it’s time to move beyond merely ensuring access to education and focus on the quality of education.

The minister said the committee was conceived not as another bureaucratic framework, rather a strategic intervention to reposition Education Quality Assurance, as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s national educational agenda.

“We are here to review, refine, and revitalise the policies, processes, and practices that govern how we ensure quality at the basic and secondary levels of education,” he said.

He said the focus in the future must be on harmonising regulations and standards across the education sector.

According to Alausa, this is to strengthen monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, as well as planning to leverage technology for real-time data collection and analysis.

This, he said, would ensure inclusiveness and accessibility of quality assurance to basic and secondary education institutions, especially  in underserved areas.

Also, Adegboye Adekunle, Director, Federal Education Quality Assurance Service Department, said the establishment of the committee marked the culmination of an extensive peer review, stakeholder engagement, and robust deliberations.

He said the exercise aimed at addressing the foundational pillars of Nigeria’s educational system, and identified disparities in learning outcomes as some of the challenges in the sector.

The director stressed the need for curriculum modernisation, teacher quality and welfare, infrastructure deficits.

Adekunle highlighted the urgent need to align education with 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity and digital literacy.

He said the meeting would provide strategic direction, oversight, and technical leadership in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive quality assurance framework for all levels of education in Nigeria.

”Together, let us build an education system that we can all be proud of-one that nurtures talent, fosters innovation, and drives national transformation.” 

Also, Prof. Sadiya Sani-Daura, Director/Chief Executive Officer, NTI, said the deliberations would yield valuable insights and strategies to strengthen the country’s quality assurance framework.

Highlights of the event featured paper presentations by resource persons and technical sessions.

The meeting is being attended by representatives of the FCDO/PLANE, Quality Assurance Directors from various states, and other stakeholders. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Bashir Rabe Mani

 

Education Ministry automates admission into Federal Unity Colleges
Education

Education Ministry automates admission into Federal Unity Colleges

Automation

By Funmilayo Adeyemi

The Ministry of Education has announced that all admissions into unity colleges are now fully automated and strictly conducted within the approved capacity of each school.

This, the ministry, said was to eliminate previous challenges of overstretched facilities.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Folasade Boriowo, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education

Boriowo said that the ministry has released admissions into the unity colleges across the country.

According to her, the current admission exercise covers 80 conventional Federal Unity Colleges for Junior Secondary School 1.

She added that admission into the remaining 42 Federal Technical Colleges under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme would be released in due course.

Boriowo said that the reform was expected to streamline the admission process, improve accountability and uphold the highest educational standards across federal unity colleges nationwide.

She said that admission results could now be accessed on the Ministry’s official website, www.education.gov.ng.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Francis Onyeukwu

FG inaugurates Diaspora BRIDGE to bolster partnership in education, innovation
Education

FG inaugurates Diaspora BRIDGE to bolster partnership in education, innovation

By Fortune Abang/Funmilayo Adeyemi

The Federal Government has inaugurated the maiden Diaspora BRIDGE, a digital hub initiative, to bolster the partnership in education, research and innovation between diaspora academics, and Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima while inaugurating the initiative, hosted by the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday in Abuja, said it would target universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and research centres across Nigeria.

Shettima, represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hassan, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, said BRIDGE would help to advance partnership in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEM-M)

He said: “BRIDGE is a bold campaign crafted to reconnect, re-align and re-engineer the power of Nigerian intellects and expertise around the world.

“For too long, the collaboration between Nigerian professionals and our brothers and sisters in the diaspora has been fragmented by distance, bureaucracy, and perhaps most critically by a lack of trust.

“Today, too, we have laid the foundation to repair that trust through deliberate efforts, transparency and inclusivity.”

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, said the BRIDGE offered more than a passive nod to education as the single most important sector tthat Nigeria’s socio-economic fate depends.

“For years, understanding the role of Nigerian diaspora was mostly via basic economic lines of remittances. What was lacking was a formal platform where their expertise and collective financial part could be hosted.

“Today, we take the first step towards that goal under the banner of the Diaspora BRIDGE, convened by the visionary Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa,” Mbah said.

In his keynote address, Alausa, explained that the BRIDGE would be a national framework to reconnect and reinvest Nigeria’s future through its most powerful resource, citizenry.

“The Diaspora BRIDGE, means Bridging Research, Innovation, Development and Global Engagement, is designed to create structured, meaningful engagement between our institutions and Nigerians in Diaspora.

“For decades, we watched the migration of many talented doctors, engineers, scientists, researchers and teachers, who now lead and contribute to growth of most advanced institutions globally.

“With BRIDGE, we are no longer asking if they can come back, but how we can enable their knowledge and contributions enrich our institutions even from afar,” Alausa said.

The Minister of State, Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, said the inauguration of the BRIDGE marked a new chapter on proper ways government could engage Nigerians in diaspora.

“This initiative is a product of strong ministerial collaboration, especially between the Federal Ministry of Education, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and other partners,” she said.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, noted that the BRIDE was timely, adding that the initiative aligned perfectly with the President Bola Tinubu’s 4-Gs, which centere on Democracy, Demography, Development and Diaspora.

Tuggar said, “The Diaspora Bridge provides an opportunity for us to continue to benefit from the advancements in technology and education at home by way of remote learning.”

Prof. Muhammad Pate, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, commended the initiative by the Ministry of Education, saying it would not only build bridges, but also deepen trust among various groups.

“It will foster innovation and ease collaboration among various sectors of the economy in carrying out shared responsibility, and making Nigeria greater, in line with President Tinubu’s vision,” Pate said.

The Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Geoffrey Nnaji, said Nigerians should be laid back in an era of growing global challenges, urging compatriots in the diaspora to key into the initiative.

“The BRIDGE provides a platform for global integration, from vantage point of science and technology, aligns perfectly to build thriving education economy and industrialising Nigeria through strategic partnerships,” Nnaji said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the BRIDGE provides a platform for Nigerian scholars and professionals abroad to register as collaborators by submitting their credentials and indicate their areas of expertise.

The system is also designed to match diaspora expertise with local institutions based on identified needs, enabling seamless and targeted collaborations align with the country’s broader development goals.

The event which attracted the governors of Plateau and Kaduna, represented by the their deputies, featured remarks by stakeholders in the diaspora and education sectors. (NAN)

Edited by Mark Longyen

Anglican Primate suggests way to advance education
Education

Anglican Primate suggests way to advance education

By Angela Atabo

Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) says collaboration among government, private and religious sectors is key to educational advancement.

Ndukuba stated this at the Diocese of Abuja, Anglican International Academy (AIA), Zhidu, Abuja’ maiden graduation ceremony on Sunday.

The clergy emphasised the need for the government to collaborate with private and religious institutions to move education forward in the country.

He said the collaboration would lead to a more holistic and accessible education system and address both academic and moral development needs.

Represented by Venerable Ernest Onuoha,the Supervising Priest and the Vicar of All Saints Church, Wuse, Ndukuba said the collaboration would be a game changer in the education sector.

According to him, the Church has historical involvement in education and its existing infrastructure, potential would promote values-based learning.

“In the national policy of education 2004, it was stated that no nation can rise above the level of education it has.

“The AIA is the contribution from the church to that policy by providing a type of education with morals that will enable the students to fit adequately into the wider society,” he said.

The clergy called upon the newly graduated students to become “beacons of hope” and serve Nigeria.

“They are going into the world to serve and become beacons of hope and light.

“They will also be the epistles of the Church written in the hearts of men and to be learned by all.”

Ndukuba urged the students to always identify with their alma mater and then come and make their own contributions in the future.

He called on the government to help in fixing the road from Idu to Zhidu where the school is situated.

Also speaking, the Principal of the School,Venerable Nelson Akinwande, said AIA has nurtured the students in character, in learning, in faith and with quality hands.

Akinwande said that the school created platforms where it was able to curb issues of immorality among students.

“Integrity and character has been the bedrock of what AIA is known for and we thank God for that.

“Upbringing of children is very important because the children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

“They are those that will become presidents, governors, senators and those that will lead a different sphere of the society.

“So it is important to give quality education to our children so that tomorrow we will be proud to have good leaders in the society,” he said.

Akinwande advised the students to always remember the values that have been deposited in them.

The graduating Head girl of the school, Denileah Den-Walter, commended the school and the teachers for impacting knowledge and grooming them for the next level. (NAN)

Edited by Rotimi Ijikanmi

FG unveils new policy to regulate non-state schools
General News

FG unveils new policy to regulate non-state schools

By Funmilayo Adeyemi

The Federal Government has unveiled a comprehensive policy on non-state schools, setting clear guidelines for infrastructure, teacher quality, curriculum delivery, and accountability standards.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at the event in Abuja on Wednesday, said it was aimed at improving quality and promoting greater accountability across Nigeria’s diverse education landscape.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the policy was developed with support from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) under the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) programme.

Alausa said the initiative was part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which prioritises education as a key driver of national development.

He underscored the vital role non-state schools play in expanding access to education.

“By harnessing the potential of non-state schools, we can increase access to quality education, improve learning outcomes, and promote economic growth,” he said.

The minister explained that the policy outlines minimum standards for infrastructure, curriculum, and teacher quality. It also provides a framework for collaboration between non-state providers and the government.

Citing recent data, Alausa said between 2017 and 2022, non-state schools grew by approximately 39 per cent, compared to 3.5 per cent and 6.3 per cent growth in government-run primary and junior secondary schools, respectively.

“As our population continues to grow, non-state schools are helping to fill the gap.

While we appreciate their role, we are determined to ensure better regulation, accountability, and support so they can deliver higher-quality education to our children,” he added.

He further announced that the government would roll out practical incentives for private school operators, including indirect reimbursement for enrolling out-of-school children, with implementation slated for the 2025–2026 academic session.

Additionally, direct grants and vouchers will be made available through the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to support privately owned early childhood development centres.

Also speaking, the Senior Education Adviser at the British High Commission, Mr Ian Attfield, commended Nigeria for its commitment to addressing the educational needs of underserved learners.

He recalled the early work of UK academic Prof. James Tooley, whose book The Beautiful Tree documented the rise of private schools operating beyond the reach of government regulation.

“That research highlighted a basic economic reality, when demand for education outstrips government provision, alternative forms of schooling emerge organically,” he said.

Attfield said the UK had long partnered with Nigeria to develop progressive education policies, noting that the explosive urban growth in cities like Lagos had far outpaced the expansion of public schools.

The Registrar of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Dr Ronke Soyombo, disclosed that a recent survey showed over 85 per cent of those in the teaching profession were not registered.

She said the new policy mandates that non-state school teachers must be registered, certified, and licensed by TRCN.

“In readiness to address the implementation of the non-state schools policy, the TRCN is working to make registration, certification, and licensing seamless for non-state school teachers nationwide,” she assured.

NAN reports that the policy includes robust quality assurance measures and aims to hold non-state schools accountable for performance and transparency.

Non-state schools in Nigeria include faith-based institutions, private schools, home schooling centres, tutorial/adult learning centres, voluntary/charity schools, and community schools. (NAN)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza

Alausa inaugurates research committee, targets N50m grant for tertiary education
General News

Alausa inaugurates research committee, targets N50m grant for tertiary education

By Funmilayo Adeyemi

The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-powered Ministerial Committee that will drive the commercialisation of research outputs from the country’s tertiary institutions.

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, while inaugurating the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC) in Abuja on Wednesday, said the initiative would bridge the gap between academia and industry.

This, he said, would also turn homegrown research into commercially viable products and services.

The minister added said the development aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda of transitioning Nigeria from a resource-based economy to a knowledge-driven one.

“Nations that have achieved sustainable development and global competitiveness have done so by investing in knowledge creation and, more importantly, in effective commercialisation of research outputs,” he said.

Alausa explained that the ministry, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), had already rolled out several impactful projects to boost research, including the provision of central multipurpose laboratories, alternative energy for campuses and medical simulation centres.

Acknowledging that in spite of vibrant academic community and decades of groundbreaking research, the country still struggles to scale innovations into real-world solutions.

He said “the weak link between academia and industry has limited our ability to reap the enormous benefits of research. This committee will serve as a strategic bridge between both worlds.

“The commercialisation of research outputs will not only generate revenue for institutions and researchers but will also enhance Nigeria’s self-reliance, improve the innovation index, and attract international investments,” Alausa noted.

The minister also announced a N50 million Student Grant Venture Capital Initiative to support scaling student-led enterprises in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

According to him, the scheme will be anchored by TETFund in partnership with the Bank of India.

“This will target undergraduate students in 300-level and above with viable business models and innovations ready for market expansion.

“We have hundreds of thousands of young geniuses across our institutions. This fund is designed to unlock their potential and help them build globally competitive enterprises,” the minister said.

Responding, the Committee Chairman, Dr Tayo Aduloju, CEO, Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), outlined the RICC as “a matter of national urgency.”

Aduloju noted that Nigeria’s research investment as a percentage of GDP is among the lowest when compared to peer nations.

He added that “if Mr President’s ‘Nigeria First’ policy is to truly drive transformation, then innovation capital must lead the charge.

“The private sector has been disconnected for too long. We are committed to building institutional linkages that last beyond this Committee’s lifespan.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the committee was chaired by Aduloju.

Other members are Prof. Ibrahim Katampe, Dr Umar Bindir, Prof. Sydney Ibeanusi, Dr Detoun Ogwu, and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, the Bank of Industry, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), and Nigerian universities, among others. (NAN)

Edited by Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu

IVLEAD targets 2,000 kids in footwear initiative
Education

IVLEAD targets 2,000 kids in footwear initiative

By Funmilayo Adeyemi

A social impact organisation, I Volunteer for Leadership (IVLEAD), has unveiled the Feet for the Future initiative to provide shoes to 2,000 underprivileged children in the FCT.

The initiative, which aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals, aims to eliminate inadequate footwear as a barrier to education and well-being for children in low-income communities.

At the unveiling in Abuja, IVLEAD Founder and Executive Director, Mr Mayowa Odetayo, said the project was conceived in response to the increasing number of school-aged children who either share shoes or walk barefoot.

He noted that this situation often results in irregular school attendance, foot injuries, infections, and emotional distress.

“This project is not just about shoes; it is about dignity, access, and opportunity.

“By putting durable, school-appropriate shoes on 2,000 children, we are reducing health risks, boosting self-esteem, and promoting consistent education,” Odetayo said.

He said the initiative contributes to poverty reduction by easing the financial burden on families and enabling children to attend school more regularly.

He added that it also promotes good health by reducing foot infections and injuries, and supports access to quality education by improving school attendance and participation.

Odetayo explained that by targeting disadvantaged children, the programme aims to reduce inequality and promote social inclusion.

He added that the involvement of community stakeholders and strategic partnerships ensures alignment with global efforts to strengthen sustainable development.

Under the programme, IVLEAD will organise three major outreach events annually, supported by smaller, community-specific interventions.

Also, local schools, parents, and leaders will help identify beneficiaries to foster ownership and ensure transparency.

He said the project’s long-term success would depend on strong partnerships with local businesses, international donors, and community networks.

“A robust monitoring framework will be deployed to track impact, assess challenges, and inform improvements.

“The project also includes risk mitigation strategies such as partnerships with local transport providers to ease logistics, financial planning to ensure sustainability beyond year three, and flexible resource allocation based on evolving needs,” he added.

Beyond shoe distribution, IVLEAD is recognised for its broader youth-focused initiatives in leadership, digital education, and governance.

Through mentorship and advocacy, the organisation has empowered over 4,000 young leaders, including school prefects and class captains, with the skills and values required for ethical leadership.

Odetayo, a Political Science graduate and youth development advocate, has served as Project Manager at Mind the Gap, where he led the NiTDA digital skills project and the Youth Empowered programme in partnership with the Nigeria Bottling Company.

Earlier in the year, IVLEAD hosted the premiere edition of the Unleash Your Leadership Potential Conference in Abuja.

The event attracted over 200 young participants and featured TEDx-style talks, workshops, and breakout sessions aimed at promoting purpose-driven, practical leadership among Nigerian youth. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

Groups advocate holistic educational approach for reparation in Nigeria
Health

Groups advocate holistic educational approach for reparation in Nigeria

 

By Angela Atabo

Neem Foundation and Global Survivors Fund (GSF) have advocated a holistic educational approach for the reparation of survivours of conflict-related sexual violence and their children in Nigeria.

Dr Fatima Akilu, the Executive Director of Neem Foundation, made the call at a “Policy Dialogue on Education as Reparation for Survivours and Children affected by Conflict-Related Sexual Violence” in Abuja.

Akilu said the approach would  help the survivours and the children regain control of their lives, their dignity and place in society.

She said the foundation brought together stakeholders,  governments, international, non-governmental organisations and the diplomatic community, to an important call to action.

She said the aim was to prioritise education as a form of reparation for survivors and children affected by conflict-related sexual violence in Nigeria.

“Education as reparation requires tailored measures that address the unique needs of children affected by conflict-related sexual violence.

“Combining trauma-responsive methods, flexible learning with economic support, and engagement with caregivers and communities, it ensures that the education children receive is accessible, inclusive, and transformative.

“At the heart of the Neem project in Borno is the Lafiya Sarari school, where nearly 80 per cent  of enrolled students have been affected by conflict-related sexual violence,” she said.

Akilu said that students learn on-the-go and move at their own pace through a curriculum grounded in values such as peace, respect, and integrity – a deliberate counter to the hate that fuelled their trauma.

She added that the learning process is interwoven with mental health care, psychosocial support, and basic medical services.

“For children still carrying the physical and emotional scars of violence, this holistic approach provides a lifeline.This initiative is scalable.

“Training for more teachers is already underway, laying the groundwork to expand this model across the country and internationally.

“The changes we see at Lafiya Sarari can also be a reality for children in communities affected by sexual violence across the world, and Nigeria can lead the way,” she added.

According to Akilu, Neem and GSF in February 2024, started collaborating on a six-year initiative in Maiduguri that delivers trauma-responsive education to children aged eight to 14.

She said that most of the children were abducted, abused, witnessed violence, or were born as a result of sexual violence during Boko Haram’s insurgency.

“This comprehensive education programme, set up by Neem creates safe spaces for children to heal, regain confidence, and reconnect with a future that was violently interrupted.

“This is a bold, practical step towards justice and social reintegration. We are making schools where healing begins,” Akilu said.

Also speaking, the Executive Director at GSF, Esther Dingemans, said education is one of the most frequently requested forms of reparation by survivors.

“It empowers children economically and socially, reduces the risk of future abuse, and promotes long-term peace and reconciliation.

“In this context, education is not a luxury – it is a right, and a response to harm,” she said.

Dingemans said that the model being implemented in Borno had already proved that with the right approach, education could serve not just as a right to be restored, but as a remedy that transforms lives.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is being supported by the Governments of the United Kingdom, Korea, Japan, France, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Open Society Foundations.

Others are The European Commission, Education Cannot Wait (UNICEF), The Catena Foundation, UN Women, the Borno State Ministry of Education, Northeast Development Commission and the Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative.(NAN)

Edited by Chidi Opara

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