UK-Funded PLANE Program Aids Over 2 Million Children

The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), a UK-funded initiative, has successfully reached over two million children and trained more than 25,000 teachers and facilitators across northern Nigeria since its launch in 2019. The program's achievements were celebrated at a close-out event in Kaduna, where education stakeholders emphasized the need for state governments to maintain the progress made and ensure continued access to quality education for children.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, praised PLANE for its collaborative approach and its impact on educational policies and systems. He highlighted the importance of sustaining the program's successes beyond its conclusion.

Cynthia Rowe, Head of Development Cooperation at the British High Commission, reiterated the significance of education as a vital investment for the future. Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, represented by the deputy governor, called on state governments to take responsibility for continuing the advancements achieved through PLANE.