The Federal Government of Nigeria is joining forces with the World Bank on a new initiative aimed at enhancing education quality, access, and teacher development, as well as addressing the challenge of out-of-school children. The project is part of ongoing efforts to transform the nation’s education system.
Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, praised the partnership during a meeting with the World Bank’s Steering Committee on Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equality (HOPE) in Abuja. He expressed optimism that the project, slated to begin in the coming months, would bring significant improvements to Nigeria’s educational landscape.
“The project aims to tackle critical issues such as education quality, access, teacher support, and the alarming number of out-of-school children,” said Mamman. He recognized the World Bank as a key partner in Nigeria’s educational reform, citing several ongoing collaborative programs.
Scherezad Latif, the Practice Manager of Education at the World Bank West Africa, echoed Mamman’s sentiments. She noted that the meeting included discussions on lessons learned from similar initiatives, with hopes of achieving meaningful outcomes.
Latif assured stakeholders that the HOPE project, scheduled to launch in 2025, would focus on improving education delivery, ensuring wider access, and significantly reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
