By Jack Acheme, Abuja
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Maman has emphasised the importance of infusing originality, communication, and digital skills into school curricula from primary to secondary levels, which are part of the ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s education sector.
Professor Maman stated this while participating in the prestigious Ministerial Leadership Forum at Harvard University, United States of America, alongside other world leaders.
A statement by the Director Federal Ministry of education, Folasade Boriowo noted that the Minister at the event demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to transformative education.
“Professor Mamman aims to create a “new character” for Nigeria’s education system. He finalized an action plan to implement his legacy goals for the sector while discussing with them at Harvard faculty,” Boriowo said.
The event, hosted by Harvard Kennedy School’s Centre for International Development, focused on “Getting to Equity and Scale in Successful Education Programmes” as part of the Global Education and Research Unleashing Potential (GEAR UP) Initiative.
She said the high-profile programme brought together 23 Ministers from various countries to explore strategies for recognising successful educational initiatives and ensuring equitable access for students worldwide.
“During his presentation at Harvard, Professor Mamman participated in a panel discussion alongside esteemed ministers, including Dr. Haja Ramatulai Wurie of Sierra Leone and Dr. Torerayi Moyo of Zimbabwe.
“Professor Mamman’s contributions were widely recognised, earning him a certificate of successful completion from Harvard Kennedy School. This marks a significant milestone in his journey towards transforming Nigeria’s education landscape,” she said
Boriowo said that the forum featured influential leaders, including H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
She added that their presence enriched discussions on leadership and educational development.
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