Education

CSACEFA, ActionAid, Others Solicits Increased Allocation For Education

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5 years ago

April 29, 2021

Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria and other partners have called on the Federal Government for increased budgetary allocation in the education sector.

The National Moderator, CSACEFA, Mr Babatunde Omole, at a one-day National Dialogue on Education Financing in Abuja on Thursday also called on stakeholders to leverage on ensuring holistic development in the sector.

The theme of the dialogue tagged, “More and Better Financing Education in Nigeria” is a global action week on education.

He added that in spite of policies to advance the course of education in the country, there was a need for states to assess the Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grant.

“If we look back as far as 2000, we have a lot of programmes such as the UBE Act, National Policy on Education, the child right act, the violence against Persons prohibition Act and others.

“Despite all these policies, we are not happy to say that Nigeria still has an estimated 13.2 million children according to UNICEF.

“And the National Personnel Audit report of 2018 agrees also that there are high numbers of out of school children in Nigeria putting the figure to nearly 10 million children.

“It is most worrisome that the challenges are coming from the states. How do I mean, many states are not accessing the UBE funds.

“As of 2019, over N51 billion (N51, 612,874,700.70) was lying fallow in the CBN un-accessed, waiting for states to access these funds to provide infrastructure and teachers Professional Development.”

Omole added that towards the ease of lockdown, the Federal Government reduced the funds allocated to the UBE by over 50 per cent, saying that the Federal Government was asked to reverse it.

He, however, called for earnest passage of the UBE bill to fast track development in the education sector.

Also, Mrs Ene Obi, Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, said that the future of Nigeria lied in the quality of its education which according to her was the major driver of socio-economic development.

Obi called for increased domestic financing for a strong public, inclusive and resilient education system in Nigeria.

She pleaded with the government to rise to the challenge of increased insecurity especially as it affected educational institutions across the country.

In the same vein, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, Sen. Ahmed Kaita, reaffirmed the commitment of using legislation with the aim of improving and rejuvenating the deployment of infrastructure in tertiary institutions.

Kaita, represented by the Clerk to the Committee, Dr Mustapha Bintube, also said that the committee was determined to partner with stakeholders in ensuring equality within the system for the betterment of humanity.

Also, Miss Angel Asuzu, a student of Government Secondary School, Kubwa, called for government action on improvement of education in the country.

Asuzu also wanted a political economy for education budgeting as well as sustainability of education financing.

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Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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