The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to prioritise teacher recruitment, training, and welfare as a core strategy to revamp Nigeria’s education sector.
Speaking at the 2025 KADA EduPACT International Summit in Kaduna, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described educators as the foundation of any meaningful reform in the sector.
He stressed that national progress in education would remain elusive unless teachers are equipped, motivated, and given the tools to deliver quality learning.
“Teachers are the backbone of education reform. Without them, our aspirations to transform the system will remain a mirage,” Dr. Alausa stated.
He highlighted several ongoing initiatives, including the revitalisation of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria and the implementation of a Teacher Internship and Quality Assurance Framework aimed at harmonising teaching standards nationwide.
While praising the Kaduna State Government’s approach to education reform, Alausa described it as a replicable model for national transformation.
“What Kaduna State is achieving today is more than progress—it’s a proof of concept that data-driven, inclusive education reforms can work,” he said. “We must build a system anchored on learner-centred education, digital literacy, inclusion, resilience, and sustainability.”
The minister also urged other states to emulate Kaduna’s strategy of building strong public-private partnerships, referencing recent international commitments from the UN Transforming Education Summit and a development finance meeting in Spain.
“We cannot continue to build schools without addressing curriculum relevance, teacher quality, gender equality, and long-term funding. Kaduna is showing that intentional leadership works,” he added.
Governor Uba Sani, while welcoming delegates, affirmed that his administration had moved beyond fragmented interventions and was now implementing a unified, evidence-based strategy for education.
“Education remains the most powerful tool for individual empowerment and social transformation,” the governor said. “We are committed to building a peaceful and prosperous Kaduna through accessible, equitable, and high-quality education.”
Sani highlighted key achievements under his administration, including the construction and rehabilitation of over 1,000 classrooms, the establishment of 62 new secondary schools, distribution of over 1.4 million instructional materials, and the provision of more than 30,000 two-seater desks.
He also spoke about the launch of the Reaching Out-of-School Children Project, aimed at returning 300,000 children to classrooms, describing the out-of-school problem as “a stain on our collective conscience.”
On higher education, the governor announced the approval of 40 new academic programmes at Kaduna State University following an investment of over ₦500 million, saying, “This expansion reflects our commitment to aligning academic offerings with national and global demands.”
The three-day summit is expected to culminate in the launch of the Kaduna State Education Transformation Blueprint, which will align with both Nigeria’s national goals and international development commitments.
