Ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s co-chairing of the September Global Education Summit, a former Tanzanian President and Global Partnership for Education, GPE Board Chairman, Jakaya Kikwete, has commended Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa on the numerous reforms in the sector
Kikwete gave the commendation during a meeting with the Minister, where he said Alausa has earned for Nigeria, international commendation for the bold reforms being implemented to transform the country’s education sector and to advance its leadership in global education agenda.
The former Tanzanian President also expressed optimism ahead of the Global Education Summit scheduled for September, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will co-chair the high-level meeting alongside the Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni.
The Summit is expected to mobilise increased global investment and stronger international partnerships in support of quality education through the Global Partnership for Education.
Education Minister, Tunji Alausa expressed appreciation to the former Tanzanian President for his outstanding service to Africa and the international community, particularly his unwavering commitment to advancing foundational education and developing future leaders.
Alausa reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deepening education reforms through stronger partnerships, increased investment and evidence-based policies that improve learning outcomes and expand access to quality education for every Nigerian child.
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