{"id":2651,"date":"2025-09-07T11:16:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T11:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2025-09-07T11:16:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T11:16:31","slug":"federal-government-approves-%e2%82%a6158-billion-to-reposition-education-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radionigerianortheast.gov.ng\/?p=2651","title":{"rendered":"Federal Government Approves \u20a6158 Billion to Reposition Education Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Nasir Malali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved one hundred and fifty-eight billion naira to reposition the country\u2019s education sector, with emphasis on technical and vocational education training for national development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Ahmed, announced this in Sokoto during the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary celebration of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She explained the funds form part of the President\u2019s education-focused Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to enhance technical, vocational, and digital skills training for young Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Minister said the initiative aims to empower at least six hundred and fifty thousand youths with skills relevant to emerging industrial demands and labour market requirements nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Sabuwa Ahmed also disclosed that some universities will benefit from electricity supply through the Rural Electrification Agency, including Usmanu Danfodiyo University, to enhance academic productivity and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the convocation, honorary degrees were awarded to Sheikh Muhammad Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa and retired Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, while Professor Dejo Abdulrahman received emeritus status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Nasir Malali President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved one hundred and fifty-eight billion naira to reposition the country\u2019s education sector, with emphasis on technical and vocational education training for national development. 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