By Lyop Pam
The Federal Government has unveiled two major national policies aimed at improving access and quality of education in Nigeria.
They are the National Policy on Alternative Learning Pathways and the National Guidelines for the Re-entry of Pregnant and Married Adolescent Girls into Schools.
The policies were launched in Jos during the 2026 Basic Education in Nigeria Boot Camp, BEN-B Summit with the theme: enhancing access to quality education and bridging the gap for out- of- school children in Nigeria.
The boot camp initiative is part of broader efforts to address out-of-school challenges and ensure inclusive education across the country.
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the Federal Government is committed to ensuring that every Nigerian child, regardless of location, has access to high-quality education comparable to global standards.
He explained that reforms in the education sector included the introduction of the Entrepreneur Innovation and Business Incubation Certificate, EPIC across tertiary institutions, currently being piloted in 14 universities, with
plans for nationwide implementation in the next academic session.
The Minister added that the government has established 18 new medical schools across the six geopolitical zones with an investment of nearly ₦160 billion.
Performing the launch of the policy, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang reaffirmed his commitment to working with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to ensure that every child has access to quality, inclusive and affordable education.
Represented by the Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo, the governor noted deliberate efforts to expand school infrastructure, including the construction of 397 classrooms and the renovation of 557 others.
Earlier, the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, said the Federal Ministry of Education is championing reforms to improve foundational learning, including curriculum modernization to integrate digital skills and emerging technologies.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Abel Enitan, represented by Director of Basic Education, Folake Olatunji said the boot camp is focused on addressing challenges in foundational literacy and numeracy.
The event also featured paper presentations, remarks from development partners and the official launch of the policy documents.
Edited by Karen Keyen
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