The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has intensified coordinated interventions to facilitate safe schooling and ensure learning continuity in states where schools have reopened following temporary closures caused by security-related challenges.
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, in a statement by the Director of Press of the ministry, Boriowo Folashade, said that as part of these efforts, the ministry is supporting state governments and affected communities through a comprehensive action plan.
He said the plan was aimed at stabilising learning environments, restoring public confidence in the education system, and ensuring that no learner is left behind.
“Key components of the plan include the development of improved and updated learner-support flyers with step-by-step guidance, QR code links, and enhanced deployment of digital learning portals that include Learning Passport, FME Inspire, and Ignite online learning portals, which are all NERDC curriculum-aligned, with support from development partners including UNICEF, UNESCO, and UNDP,” he said.
Digital Learner Guidance
The Minister said a digital learner guidance pamphlet has also been produced to support learners and teachers in accessing and navigating approved learning platforms.
He said that to further strengthen learning continuity, upcoming activities would focus on enhanced coordination and planning.
“These include strategic engagements with our subnational governments through the state commissioners of education, SUBEB chairmen, and principals of Unity Colleges,” he said.
Role of Partners
According to him, the Federal Government has also acknowledged the vital role of United Nations partners UNICEF, UNESCO, and UNDP in supporting Nigeria’s school safety and learning continuity efforts in the impacted states.
“Medical and mental health services with psychosocial support, including counselling, are being provided to learners and teachers in affected schools to ensure a smooth transition to a healthy environment,” the Minister stated.
He explained that the government has also strengthened early-warning frameworks to safeguard learners and educators, thereby reinforcing nationwide school safety.
“The Federal Ministry of Education is also conducting advocacy and sensitisation visits, activating and supporting state technical working groups, and fast-tracking targeted interventions for priority states,” he said.
Dr Alausa added that these coordinated actions reaffirm the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring that education continues safely and uninterrupted, even in the face of security challenges, while upholding the principle that schools must remain protected spaces for learning, resilience, and national development.