The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has advocated for more education for the girl child, saying the more the girl-child is educated, the more the cycle of poverty is broken in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja while inaugurating the implementation committees of Luminah 2030 and Quality Education and Learning Outcomes Initiatives, the minister said the Initiative and the broader Quality Education and Learning Outcomes Programme are all targeted towards addressing out-of-school children.

Galaxy Television reports that the Minister noted that by investing in the education of children, especially the girl-child, the government is investing in a future that is brighter, more prosperous, and filled with limitless possibilities. The committee’s inauguration, he said, is not just the unveiling of an initiative, but a reaffirmation of the collective resolve to create an inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education system that leaves no child behind.

Alausa charged the members to approach the assignment with utmost dedication, professionalism, and a sense of purpose. Also speaking, the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad and her Counterpart from the Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the key initiatives will redefine the future of education in Nigeria.

They explained that the fundamental pillar of the mission is empowering Nigerian educators and ensuring they have the necessary training, resources, and support to deliver high-quality, future-focused instruction that meets the diverse and changing needs of learners. They called for renew shared commitment to building an inclusive, resilient, and future-ready education system to unlock opportunities, and empower future generations.