FG Unlocks $552m Funding To Boost Basic Education
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has unlocked $552m funding to strengthen basic education reforms nationwide.
The initiative is designed to improve foundational learning, expand access to quality basic education, and strengthen education systems across participating states.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.
He stressed that the programme aligns with and reinforces the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) that supports measurable and accountable sector-wide reforms anchored on transparency and results.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the achievement as a defining moment in Nigeria’s education transformation journey.
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“The unlocking of the $552 million HOPE-EDU funding in just 12 months represents the fastest activation of education financing of this scale in our history. It reflects clarity of vision, strong intergovernmental coordination, and our unwavering commitment to delivering measurable results for Nigerian children,” the Minister stated,” he said.
He further affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to boosting foundational learning, saying, “Under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, we are demonstrating that reform can be decisive, accountable, and impactful. These resources will directly strengthen foundational learning, expand access, and reinforce system-wide accountability across participating states.”
According to Folasade, federal allocation to education has increased by over 302 percent since 2022, reflecting the administration’s sustained prioritisation of human capital development. He also noted that in the 2026 fiscal year alone, N3.520 trillion has been allocated to the sector, the highest allocation to date, complemented by increased sub-national funding to address local priorities and implement targeted interventions.
The spokesperson also noted that the HOPE for Quality Basic Education for All (HOPE-EDU) programme is a strategic, results-driven initiative co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education to improve foundational learning outcomes, expand equitable access to quality basic education, and strengthen institutional capacity and accountability across participating states.
The ministry said it is committed to ensuring that these investments translate into tangible improvements in learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness, equitable access, and system accountability, thereby advancing Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-driven economy and securing a stronger future for every Nigerian child.
