Tinubu Restores Nigeria's Education Leadership via GPE
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to co-host the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2026–2030 replenishment campaign has restored Nigeria's position in global education leadership. This statement was made in New York during the event “Multiply Possibility: A New Era for Education Financing,” held alongside the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The partnership with Italy aims to raise $5 billion for education, targeting over 100 low-income countries. Alausa emphasized the importance of teachers in Nigeria's education reform and noted that Nigeria has received approximately $800 million in GPE grants since joining.
The initiative was spurred by GPE Board Chair Dr Jakaya Kikwete's approach to President Tinubu in January 2025. Tinubu accepted the role, committing his political support to the campaign, which aims to enhance educational opportunities globally.
Alausa praised the collaboration with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and acknowledged Vice President Kashim Shettima's support.
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