FG Don Yarn Say E Go Reposition Education For Better Economy

Di Federal Government don reiterate say e seriously dey committed to reposition education as key driver of economic growth and national development. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, yarn dis during 2025 yearly general meeting of Principals of Federal Unity Colleges for Lagos, say ministry dey committed to delivering effective and fair education wey go help build strong, democratic, prosperous, indivisible, and sovereign nation. Di AGM wey theme na “Education for Renewed Hope: Repositioning Secondary Education for Economic Empowerment and National Development,” dey highlight di link between quality education, economic empowerment, and national growth, including access for girl-child and persons with special needs. Ahmad yarn say ministry go invest for education to empower young Nigerians and support sustainable economic growth, focus dey on curriculum development, teacher professionalisation, and digital transformation.

Permanent Secretary, Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, add say ministry don start major overhaul of national school curriculum, “Light load, stronger minds,” wey dey reduce subject overload, sharpen core competencies, and expand practical, vocational, and digital skills to prepare learners for knowledge-driven economy. He hail principals for their dedication to shaping future leaders. Chairman of FUC, Shehu Dahiru, yarn say repositioning secondary education na call to action, and principals na custodians of nation future, while Secretary of National Senior Secondary Education Commission, Dr Iyela Ajayi, lament say education funding for Nigeria still below UNESCO benchmark despite increased budget allocation.