The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said that about 80 per cent of donor funding for education over the past decade was directed to the North-West and North-East, even though the two zones continue to record the lowest literacy and numeracy outcomes in the country.
He made the disclosure on Monday during a special roundtable session at the Education World Forum in London, United Kingdom, where he met with global education stakeholders and ministers to discuss Nigeria’s foundational learning reforms.
According to a statement signed by his media aide, Ikharo Attah, the minister said the Federal Government now relies on improved data systems to better guide resource allocation and education planning across the country, noting that previous funding patterns had not produced the desired learning outcomes.
“NEDI data revealed a key issue: 80 per cent of donor funds in the last decade went to the North-West and North-East, yet those zones still have the lowest literacy and numeracy rates.
“We now have the data to redirect resources where they deliver results,” Alausa said.
