In a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government last ,Tuesday unveiled three major national policy documents designed to strengthen teaching standards, curb drug abuse in schools, and integrate out-of-school children into formal learning systems.
The landmark event, held at the TETFund Auditorium in Abuja, is regarded as a significant stride in advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as it concerns educational reform and national development.
Speaking at the official launch, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, described the policies as “a unified national blueprint” for delivering quality education to every Nigerian child.
He emphasised that government policies must translate into real impact at the school and community levels.
The three unveiled documents include:
The National Teachers Policy and its Implementation Guidelines,
The National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Secondary Schools and Tertiary Institutions, and
The National Policy on Almajiri Education with its Implementation Guidelines.
Dr. Alausa reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to expanding access, raising quality standards, and promoting innovation in the education sector.
He highlighted government interventions such as the National Education Loan Fund, the Tertiary Scholarship Scheme Fund, and the Students’ Innovation Venture Capital Grant as part of ongoing efforts to empower learners and educators nationwide.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’ad Ahmad, underscored the urgency of addressing the critical national concerns targeted by the new policies—teacher development, rising cases of drug abuse in schools, and the education of out-of-school children, especially Almajiri learnersc.
She called on State Governments to demonstrate strong political will for effective implementation.
State Commissioners for Education across the federation pledged full cooperation in adopting and mainstreaming the policies within their various jurisdictions. UNESCO representatives present at the launch also reaffirmed the organisation’s ongoing technical support for Nigeria’s education reforms.
Stakeholders from the public and private sectors hailed the policy rollout as a timely intervention capable of repositioning Nigeria’s education system for improved performance and inclusiveness.
The Ministry assured Nigerians of strict monitoring, transparency, and evidence-based implementation as the nation works toward building a more resilient, innovative, and globally competitive education system.
