November 24, 2025
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education in partnership with Save the Children International (SCI) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has trained teachers—including volunteer teachers—working in refugee and host community areas, construction of school buildings, classroom blocks, lavatories, boreholes, and other essential educational infrastructure across five beneficiary states in Nigeria: Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Benue, Cross River, and Taraba. The project, which targets out-of-school children, has been highly effective and commendable in its impact. The initiative, which commenced implementation in 2024, is being coordinated by the High-Level Project Technical Committee and the National Steering Committee, chaired by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa.
During the meeting held on Monday at the Federal Ministry of Education Headquarters, Abuja, members deliberated on sustainability plans and strategies, reviewing project impacts across the benefiting states. Discussions focused on maintaining and expanding the interventions already implemented, including teacher training, construction of school buildings, classroom blocks, lavatories, boreholes, and other essential educational infrastructure. The committee also considered the engagement of trained volunteer teachers into state employment to strengthen educational delivery.
Cross River State, represented by its Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, remains an active and committed participant in the initiative and is proud to be one of only five states currently benefiting from the GPE-supported programme in Nigeria—courtesy of His Excellency, Governor Bassey Otu, who is passionate about and committed to the transformation of the State’s education sector.