Renewal Initiates For Renewed Hope: FG Launch Policy On Anti-Bullying, Gives Updates On Achievements/ Initiatives In Education.

 

"The event which serves as a platform for discussion and deliberation on various initiatives of the Ministry in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is an avenue for the Ministry to inform the citizens of initiatives and milestones in the delivery of the programmes and projects assigned to the sector by Mr. President." Maruf Alausa.

In a collective resolve to reposition education as the cornerstone of national development and as a testimony to the renewed Hope initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa has launched the national policy on Anti-Bullying in Nigerian schools.

This he said is part of the efforts of the government to make our schools safe for all students.

The Minister, during the crucial 2025 Quarterly Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement Session which focused on the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), and the official launch and inauguration of the National Policy on Anti-Bullying in Nigerian Schools and its Implementation Guidelines, stated that the policy comes at a critical time when the mental health, safety, and dignity of our learners must be safeguarded across all learning environments. 

"Bullying undermines not only the well-being of students but also their ability to learn and thrive.

The Minister assured that the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative represents a bold and strategic effort to transform our education system through inclusive policy reforms, quality improvement, accountability, and stronger collaboration with all stakeholders—government, civil society, development partners, parents, teachers, and students alike. 

Dr Alausa said; "The event which serves as a platform for discussion and deliberation on various initiatives of the Ministry in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is an avenue for the Ministry to inform the citizens of initiatives and milestones in the delivery of the programmes and projects assigned to the sector by Mr. President. 

According to him, "Our engagement here today reinforces the commitment of the Federal Ministry of Education to deepen citizens' participation in shaping the future of education in Nigeria. 

"Through dialogue, transparency, and evidence-based policies, NESRI aims to address the systemic challenges that hinder access, equity, and quality in education. 

"This event equally aimed at creating awareness on the Ministry’s inclusive development efforts in the promotion of a mutual understanding with citizens and stakeholders; build and sustain public trust; and improve transparency and accountability in the Sector. 

"Worthy of mention is that this engagement will improve efficiency and streamline government operations by identifying and addressing bottlenecks. 

"This is expected to lead to more effective resource allocation, improved service delivery and buy-in of major stakeholders. We quite believe that there is a need for strong team approach in addressing the numerous challenges confronting our education sector. 

"Education being a tool for individual, community, country and global development cannot be treated in isolation, it is in realization of this that International Labor Organization classified Education as exportable commodity. 

"By extension therefore, the need for both local and international collaboration becomes a necessity. 

The Minister while giving updates on the achievements and initiatives of the Ministry of Education revealed that initiatives such as TVET, STEM, OOSE, Girl-child education, Data /Digitalization, Education Quality Assurance were the priority areas of focus f the education sector.

He spoke about targeting 650 enrollees, revealing that the Ministry of education upgraded 38 Fed/State Technical colleges nationwide for TVET training, prioritized  35 trades following industry Gap Assessment and Revised Curriculum.

Dr Alausa disclosed that the Ministry has repositioned NABTEB as the sole NSQ certificating Authority.

Speaking warmly about it's laudable Initiative- Nigerian Education Sector Renewed Initiatives -NESRI, for renewed Hope which involves moving Nigeria from resource based to a knowledge based economy, Dr Alausa revealed that this focuses on reduction in our of school children, reduction in learning poverty, increase in Skills/ Human Capacity for the labour market, Equitable access to Basic Education which involves increased levels of literacy.

With the achievements and Initiatives, Nigeria's Minister of Education and his team has proven that the education sector is on the right track.

This is as the Ministry of Education formulates policies develop guidelines and ensures standardization of education in the country.