Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa Bags Award, Appreciates President Tinubu

Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa

..... Views the honour as a renewed call to service—one that inspires greater dedication to shaping a knowledge-driven future for the nation.

..... Commends President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, particularly his bold investment in initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), as well as the administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young people through Technical and Vocational Education Training among others.

For his contributions to the growth of education and efforts at transforming the education sector in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope of taking Nigeria's education to higher heights, of World standard, Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa has been conferred with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) award.

The Award, a prestigious recognition which is not only a testament to the President’s confidence in the Ministry’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector, but also a reflection of the renewed hope agenda that places education, youth empowerment, and digital inclusion at the heart of national progress.

Dr. Alausa who viewed the honour as a renewed call to service—one that inspires greater dedication to shaping a knowledge-driven future for the nation, commended President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, particularly his bold investment in initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), as well as the administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young people through Technical and Vocational Education Training among others, said, "These interventions are pivotal in ensuring Nigerian youth are not just job-ready, but future-ready.

The Minister further applauded the President’s ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation—an initiative that promises to revolutionize digital learning, bridge the connectivity gap, and position Nigeria's youth to thrive in a competitive global economy.

Dr. Alausa reaffirmed his commitment to driving reforms that will enhance learning outcomes, promote innovation, and guarantee inclusive access to quality education for every Nigerian. 

The Minister also extended deep appreciation to President Tinubu for his unwavering support for education and for steering Nigeria toward a more inclusive, progressive, and digitally empowered future.