Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to non-formal education as a major tool for job creation and youth empowerment.
The minister stated this during a plenary session moderated by Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, at the ongoing Education World Forum (EWF) in London.
Dr. Alausa detailed several government programmes targeting out-of-school youths, adults, and vulnerable groups.
These include:
The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, offering tuition-free training, stipends, and start-up support.
The National Policy on Skills Development, which integrates hands-on training and digital literacy.
Mass Literacy and Adult Education programmes.
The Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education initiative, which combines Quranic education with vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
“We have infused entrepreneurial training... to equip them with the skills they need to function and do things differently,” the minister said.He added that the programmes aim to prepare Nigerian youth with relevant skills for present and future technologies.
Dr. Alausa also commended the Duke of Edinburgh for his November 2025 visit to Nigeria, noting the country’s active participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation.
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