Alausa: Nigeria plans 6-pillar agenda to revamp education sector
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has unveiled the Nigeria Educational Renewal Initiative, a six-pillar plan aimed at modernizing the nation's education system to meet the needs of the 21st century. In a chat with CNBC Africa at this year’s British Council Nigeria Going Global Africa conference, the minister emphasized the importance of STEM education, vocational training, and addressing the high number of out-of-school children.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:31:23 GMT
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- Focus on STEM education to meet the needs of the 21st century
- Emphasis on technical and vocational training with practical on-the-job experience
- Initiatives to reduce the number of out-of-school children and promote girl-child education
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has revealed the Nigeria Educational Renewal Initiative, a comprehensive six-pillar agenda designed to revamp the nation's education system. In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa at the British Council Nigeria Going Global Africa conference, Minister Alausa highlighted the critical importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, vocational training, and addressing the significant number of out-of-school children. The new initiative aims to align educational practices with the demands of the 21st century and cater to the unique demographic of Nigeria, where 70% of the population is under the age of 30. Minister Alausa emphasized the government's commitment to providing opportunities for the youth and revolutionizing the education sector to empower the next generation.
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