FG’s education reforms attract global praise, boost global education profile
By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has received international commendation for the ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector from former President of Tanzania and Chairman of the Board of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.
Kikwete gave the commendation during a meeting with the minister, where he congratulated Alausa on the progress being recorded in the sector and described the reforms as evidence of Nigeria’s commitment to improving learning outcomes and strengthening education systems.
“Minister, thank you for your time. Congratulations on the efforts you are making,” Kikwete said.
The former Tanzanian leader also expressed optimism ahead of the Global Education Summit scheduled for September, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will co-chair the high-level meeting alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The summit is expected to mobilise greater global investment and stronger international partnerships for quality education through the GPE.
Kikwete noted that Nigeria’s growing influence within the partnership is reflected in Alausa’s membership of the GPE Board, describing it as recognition of the country’s active role in shaping global education priorities and expanding access to quality learning.
Responding, Alausa thanked the former Tanzanian president for his contributions to education and leadership development across Africa and beyond.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for your service to Africa, the world and the children of the world through your continued support for foundational education,” the minister said.
He also acknowledged Kikwete’s commitment to nurturing young leaders, saying his efforts continue to inspire transformative leadership across the continent.
Alausa reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing education reforms under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through stronger partnerships, increased investment and evidence-based policies aimed at improving learning outcomes and expanding access to quality education.
He assured that the Federal Ministry of Education would continue collaborating with the Global Partnership for Education and other international partners to build an inclusive, resilient and future-ready education system for Nigerian learners.