- UNGA80: Alausa Calls for Global Education Investment
- Alausa highlighted the urgent need to transform education systems and strengthen partnerships
- Dr. Alausa emphasized that the replenishment could mark a turning point for global education
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, has urged the international community to invest decisively in education, describing it as “the most powerful driver of stability, innovation, and shared prosperity.”
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Alausa made the call at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where he participated in the launch of the 5th Financing Campaign of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2026 2030.
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The high level side event was co hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and brought together global leaders and development partners to emphasize that education remains central to sustainable development, peace, and prosperity.
On a panel discussion during the event, Dr. Alausa highlighted the urgent need to transform education systems and strengthen partnerships to deliver inclusive and quality learning opportunities for every child.
Nigeria, he noted, faces one of the world’s largest out of school children populations. Addressing this challenge is a cornerstone of the National Education Sector Reform and Innovation (NESRI) 6 point agenda, which prioritizes expanding access, strengthening teacher recruitment and training, promoting inclusivity and safe schools, and leveraging technology to drive learning recovery and improve outcomes.
The GPE 2026 2030 Replenishment Campaign represents a pivotal opportunity to mobilize political will and resources to ensure that millions of children not only attend school but also achieve meaningful learning.
Dr. Alausa emphasized that the replenishment could mark a turning point for global education, particularly in countries like Nigeria, where human capital development is critical to sustainable growth.
As the campaign moves forward, Dr. Alausa reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to work with governments, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector to ensure that no child is left behind.
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