Alausa’s Education Reforms Win Global Praise Ahead Of Global Education Summit

Nigeria’s education reform efforts have received international recognition as former Tanzanian President and Chairman of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board, Jakaya Kikwete, commended the Federal Government’s drive to improve learning outcomes and strengthen the country’s education system.

Kikwete praised the reforms during a meeting with the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, ahead of the Global Education Summit scheduled for September, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will co-chair the event alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

The former Tanzanian leader congratulated Alausa on the progress being recorded in Nigeria’s education sector, describing the reforms as evidence of the country’s commitment to improving education.

“Minister, thank you for your time. Congratulations on the efforts you are making,” Kikwete said.

He also highlighted Nigeria’s growing influence within the Global Partnership for Education, noting that Alausa’s membership of the GPE Board reflects the country’s increasing role in shaping global education priorities and expanding access to quality learning.

The September summit is expected to mobilise greater global investment and strengthen international partnerships to improve education through the Global Partnership for Education.

Responding, Alausa thanked Kikwete for his contributions to education and leadership development across Africa, particularly his commitment to advancing foundational education.

“Thank you, Mr. President, for all your service to Africa, to the world, and to the children of the world for all the things you continue to do to support foundational education,” the minister said.

Alausa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening 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 added that the Ministry of Education would continue to work closely with the Global Partnership for Education and other international partners to build a more resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system for Nigerian learners.