Fed Govt secures $552m for basic education reforms
The Federal Government has secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU programme to strengthen basic education reforms nationwide. The initiative will improve foundational learning, expand access to quality basic education and
The Federal Government has secured $552 million under the HOPE-EDU programme to strengthen basic education reforms nationwide.
The initiative will improve foundational learning, expand access to quality basic education and strengthen education systems in participating states.
In line with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), it will also promote measurable, transparent and accountable reforms.
HOPE-EDU, co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education, is a results-based programme designed to improve learning outcomes, expand equitable access and enhance institutional capacity.
In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, Education Minister Tunji Alausa described the funding as a milestone in the sector’s transformation.
“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.
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It reflects clarity of vision, strong intergovernmental coordination and our commitment to delivering measurable results for Nigerian children,” he said.
Alausa explained that the funds would strengthen foundational learning, expand access and enhance accountability across participating states.
The minister said the federal allocation to education has risen by over 302 per cent since 2022, peaking in the 2026 fiscal year with ₦3.520 trillion, besides the increased sub-national funding.
HOPE-EDU is part of the broader reform framework, which also includes HOPE-Governance and HOPE-Primary Health Care, targeting improvements in policy development, public financial management, governance and service delivery across key social sectors.
The ministry promised to ensure the funds translate into improved learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness, equitable access and stronger system accountability.
