FG Launches €40 Million Youth Empowerment Initiative, Mentions Region That Will Benefit
- The Nigerian government and the European Union have jointly launched a €40 million initiative to boost education and youth empowerment in Northwest Nigeria
- The programme, unveiled in Abuja, aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and aims to improve foundational learning, teacher training, and digital literacy
- Global partners including UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank pledged support for safe learning environments and inclusive education across the country
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Union, has unveiled a €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment Initiative aimed at revitalising education and empowering young people in Northwest Nigeria.
The announcement was made public by the Federal University of Education via X (formerly Twitter) on 15 October.
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€40 million investment targets digital literacy
At the official launch event held in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mr Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, described the initiative, known as IPINC, as a cornerstone of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He stated that the programme is designed to “promote equitable access to quality education for all children.”
According to the statement, the initiative will prioritise foundational learning, teacher training, digital literacy, and inclusive education.
The €40 million allocation will serve as seed funding intended to attract further private investment under the European Union’s Global Gateway Strategy.
Global partners reaffirm commitment to youth empowerment
The launch event drew participation from key international and national stakeholders, including representatives from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), UNESCO, UNICEF, Plan International, Save the Children, and the World Bank.
These organisations reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening safe learning environments and advancing youth empowerment across Nigeria.
The initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in addressing educational disparities and fostering long-term development in the region.
The Federal University of Education quoted the announcement on X, stating:
“The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the European Union, has launched a €40 million Education and Youth Empowerment Initiative (IPINC) to transform education and empower young people in Northwest Nigeria.”
“The programme focuses on foundational learning, teacher training, digital literacy, and inclusive education, with €40 million serving as seed funding to attract private investment under the EU Global Gateway Strategy.”
“Representatives from UBEC, TRCN, UNESCO, UNICEF, Plan International, Save the Children, and the World Bank reaffirmed their commitment to advancing safe learning spaces and youth empowerment across Nigeria.”
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Mathematics no longer compulsory for Arts students
Legit.ng earlier reported that The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday that senior secondary school students specialising in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit pass in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) as a condition for admission into universities and polytechnics.
The revised guidelines, which apply to examinations conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and the National Examination Council (NECO), mark a significant departure from the longstanding requirement that all admission seekers, regardless of discipline, must obtain five credit passes including mathematics and English language.
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