Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, hosting children from different schools in Abuja. Photo credit: Ministry of Education
The Minister of Education, Maruf Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing inclusive and quality education for every Nigerian child as part of activities marking the 2026 Children’s Day celebration.
Alausa pledged on Wednesday while hosting children from different schools and backgrounds, alongside disability advocate and actress Dera Osadebe, at the Federal Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja.
According to a statement issued by the minister’s media aide, Ikharo Attah, the event was organised to amplify the voices of Nigerian children and reinforce national efforts toward inclusive education and child development.
Speaking during the event, the minister described Children’s Day as a reminder of the country’s responsibility to invest in the future of children through education, well-being, and equal opportunities.
