Nigeria and Italy seek $5 billion for global education
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Nigeria and Italy agreed to work together to raise $5 billion for the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria said this partnership supports Nigeria’s plans to improve schools by funding access and teacher training. Vice President Kashim Shettima explained that Nigeria views education as a vital investment in its economy and citizens’ well-being, and has already increased funding.
Shettima also announced that Nigeria will use legally cleared funds recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and unclaimed dividends to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. The country is working with the World Bank and GPE through the HOPE-EDU program, which aims to reach 29 million children and 500,000 teachers. Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni praised Nigeria’s commitment to education, and Italy pledged 50 million Euros to GPE programs.
UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed called on international financial institutions to help countries increase education funding, while GPE chair Jakaya Kikwete stressed education’s importance for human rights and peace. Activist Malala Yousafzai urged greater collaboration and resources for girls’ education.
