President Bola Tinubu’s administration is positioning Nigeria for a stronger role in shaping global education priorities, with the country’s co-hosting of the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, 2026–2030 replenishment campaign with Italy described as a significant step in that direction.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says the initiative reflects Nigeria’s renewed commitment to advancing education both at home and internationally.
Speaking in New York after the high-level event, titled Multiply Possibility: A New Era for Education Financing, held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Alausa said Nigeria’s participation underscores its determination to strengthen foundational education, particularly in areas where the need is greatest.
The GPE replenishment campaign aims to mobilise five billion US dollars to support education in more than 100 low-income and lower-middle-income countries between 2026 and 2030.
The funding is expected to support wider access to quality education, stronger education systems, foundational learning and improved learning outcomes.
Alausa stressed that teachers would remain at the heart of any sustainable education transformation, noting that lasting reforms would depend heavily on improving the capacity, effectiveness and professional strength of educators.
The Minister also maintained that Nigeria’s decision to co-host the campaign goes beyond the prospect of attracting additional financial support.
He said the move signals Nigeria’s willingness to contribute to global efforts aimed at transforming education and ensuring that children in underserved communities have greater opportunities to learn, develop and thrive.
The co-hosting role therefore places Nigeria at the centre of an international push to mobilise resources, strengthen education systems and accelerate progress towards more inclusive and sustainable learning outcomes.
