Federal Government Allocates N10.1 Billion to Education Sector in Q4 2025

The federal government has invested N10.1 billion into the education sector during the fourth quarter of 2025.

A detailed report on the expenditures reveals that a N50 million grant was initiated in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI) to improve capacity-building opportunities for tertiary education students through the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG).

In the reviewed quarter, N2.97 billion was allocated for stipends distributed to 160,000 vocational students, while N4.6 billion was earmarked for enhancements at skills training centers under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program.

To address menstrual health issues, a new campaign with a budget of N2.55 billion was launched, aimed at providing over one million sanitary pads to 370,000 girls residing in rural and underserved regions.

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, discussed these government initiatives during the quarter's review, highlighting that the financial support reflects a dedication to improving literacy within the educational sector.

He pointed out the objectives of the six-point agenda under the Nigerian Educational Sector Renewed Initiative (NESRI), designed to transition the nation from a resource-based economy to one driven by knowledge.

"The strategic goal of the six-point agenda is to minimize the number of out- of-school children, combat learning poverty, and bolster skills and human capital for the workforce," he stated.

Dr. Alausa also reiterated the government's pledge to ensure safety within schools by establishing a dedicated school safety department. This department is intended to reinforce the existing security framework and infrastructure across all educational institutions in the country.

Furthermore, he informed that security agencies are consistently working to enhance safety measures in schools nationwide, indicating that significant progress has been made in efforts against insurgency.

"The Federal Ministry of Education collaborates with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to bolster school safety through a real-time tracking system," he added.

The Minister also noted improvements in staff welfare, specifically referencing a 40 percent increase in academic salaries as part of a revised pay structure stemming from a new agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

He expressed satisfaction that after 20 years of negotiations, the ASUU agreement has finally been implemented to the satisfaction of its members under the current administration.