Nigeria Advancing Bold Education Reforms for Future Readiness — Alausa at Education World Forum 2026

 By Kehinde Awosina 



Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming the nation’s education sector through innovation-driven reforms aimed at preparing young Nigerians for future opportunities and global competitiveness.


Speaking at the Education World Forum 2026, themed “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow: Education for Human Flourishing,” Alausa said Nigeria is prioritising foundational learning, technical education, and digital innovation to tackle learning poverty and equip students with skills needed for tomorrow’s industries.


The minister, who attended the global education gathering alongside members of the Nigerian delegation including officials from Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, State Commissioners for Education, and SUBEB Chairmen, noted that African countries are increasingly embracing bold reforms to improve access and quality education across the continent.


According to him, one of the major discussions during the forum focused on Nigeria’s Non-Formal Learning initiatives and ongoing efforts to address foundational literacy and numeracy challenges at scale.


Alausa disclosed that the Federal Government is finalising the National Policy on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, describing it as a strategic framework designed to establish uniform standards across both formal and non-formal education systems.


“Nigeria has moved from inputs to outcomes. With one standard across formal and non-formal systems, we are building a foundation that will last beyond any single programme cycle. That is how we will end learning poverty at scale,” he stated.


The minister also participated in several plenary sessions and side events organised by development partners, including the EWF Side Event: Ministerial Taskforce Private Roundtable, where discussions centred on preparing students for a rapidly evolving global economy.


Highlighting the Federal Government’s ongoing reforms under the NESRI six-point agenda, Alausa said initiatives such as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), the Education, Innovation and Business Incubation Centres (EIBIC), and the expansion of Amazon Web Services Academy programmes are aimed at building an education system that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness.


He stressed that Nigeria is proactively positioning itself for the future through strategic investments in education and human capital development.


“Nigeria is not waiting for the future; we are preparing for it now,” the minister added.

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