Sh*ckwave In Education Sector! Tinubu Commits ₦80 Billion To Transform 100 Federal Schools

The Federal Government has allocated ₦80 billion to upgrade infrastructure across 100 Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Schools, throughout Nigeria.

The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, made this announcement on Friday during an unscheduled inspection visit to Federal Government College, Kano.

Prof. Ahmad explained that the visit aimed to evaluate the state of infrastructure, assess school leadership, and review student welfare conditions. She added that it was also intended to examine the learning environment and promote effective service delivery.

Emphasizing the government’s commitment to quality education, Ahmad noted that stronger collaboration between policy leaders and school administrators is key to addressing challenges and ensuring the availability of necessary facilities.

“The federal government remains devoted to improving educational quality and enhancing teacher capacity,” she stated. She also revealed that the ministry is working on a nationwide digital platform designed to provide teacher training and educational resources, regardless of location.

According to her, this investment will deliver modern infrastructure and foster a more conducive learning atmosphere in Unity Schools.

As part of the initiative, the minister also inspected Federal Government Girls’ College, Kazaure, reaffirming the administration’s focus on revitalizing Unity Schools to support effective teaching and learning.