The Federal Ministry of Education has intensified coordinated interventions to facilitate safe schooling and ensure learning continuity in states where schools have reopened following temporary closures caused by security-related challenges. This was disclosed by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON.
He said as part of these efforts, the Ministry is supporting state governments and affected communities through a comprehensive action plan aimed at stabilising learning environments, restoring public confidence in the education system, and ensuring that no learner is left behind. Key components of the plan include the development of improved and updated learner-support flyers with step-by-step guidance, QR code links, and enhanced deployment of digital learning portals that include Learning passport, FME Inpire and Ignite online learning portals which are all NERDC curriculum-aligned with also support from our Development partners including both UNICEF , UNESCO and UNDP.
A digital learner guidance pamphlet has also been produced to support learners and teachers in accessing and navigating approved learning platforms.
To further strengthen learning continuity, upcoming activities will focus on enhanced coordination and planning. These include strategic engagements with our Subnational Governments through the State Commissioners of Education, SUBEB Chairmen and principals of Unity Colleges.
The Federal Government has also acknowledged the vital role of United Nations partners UNICEF, UNESCO, and UNDP in supporting Nigeria’s school safety and learning continuity efforts in the impacted States. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, CON, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, commended the UN agencies for their support.
Medical and Mental health services with Psychosocial support including counseling are being provided to learners and teachers in affected schools to ensure smooth transition to healthy environment.
The FGN has also strengthened our early-warning frameworks to safeguard learners and educators, thereby reinforcing nationwide school safety.
The Federal Ministry of Education is also conducting advocacy and sensitisation visits, activating and supporting State Technical Working Groups, and fast-tracking targeted interventions for priority states.
These coordinated actions reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that education continues safely and uninterrupted, even in the face of security challenges, while upholding the principle that schools must remain protected spaces for learning, resilience, and national development.
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Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
