Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, emphasized the immediate need for the international community, including donor agencies and development partners, to prioritize access to high-quality education for millions of underprivileged children….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

AbdulRazaq made this statement during an event held on the sidelines of the 2023 United Nations General Assembly in New York. His sentiments were conveyed in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.

The governor highlighted that his administration had made significant investments, amounting to billions of naira, in school infrastructure and the implementation of technology to enhance effective teaching methods, accountability, and impactful learning. These efforts aimed to empower students to match their counterparts globally.

He stated, “Our initiatives have equipped teachers to adhere to curriculum standards, fostered an environment for effective learning, reduced absenteeism, and boosted school enrollment, all while maintaining high educational standards.”

The event, organized by Devex Event and New Globe, revolved around the theme of ‘Addressing Africa’s learning crisis and preparing for a young future: finding solutions.’ Governor AbdulRazaq was joined by notable figures including Shannon May, President and Co-founder of NewGlobe; Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait, a United Nations initiative; Richard Jones, Editorial Director of Devex; Jennifer O’Donoghue, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director of the Centre for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution; Eric Hanushek, Senior Fellow at Stanford University; and Shungu Gwarinda, Executive Director – Africa CAMFED, among others.