Chidoka Backs Alausa's Education Reforms in Nigeria

Osita Chidoka, a former minister, expressed his support for the education reforms led by Minister of Education Tunji Alausa, particularly the newly unveiled Nigerian education data infrastructure. Chidoka made his remarks during a national stakeholder meeting, where he described the reforms as far-reaching for Nigeria's education sector.

He emphasized the significance of real-time data in shaping government policies and improving educational planning. The Nigerian education management information system aims to provide detailed statistics, including school enrollment figures and student-teacher ratios.

Chidoka raised concerns about the declining enrollment rates in primary and junior secondary schools, noting that approximately 15 million school children in Nigeria lose educational opportunities annually due to systemic failures. He urged the government to embrace evidence-based approaches to address these challenges and highlighted the role of the Nigerian Research Education Network in supporting digital connectivity for tertiary institutions and secondary schools.