The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, disclosed that his administration has committed approximately $1.045 billion (N177 billion) to infrastructural development in the education sector.
This includes a N3.5 billion counterpart funding from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC).
Wike, represented by the Minister of State for FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, shared this at the sixth International Conference on Learning Cities in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia. He noted that Abuja’s annual education budget surpasses UNESCO’s recommended benchmark of 26% for education spending.
The minister highlighted several accomplishments:
- Renovation of 21 primary and junior secondary schools.
- Establishment of 30 senior secondary schools.
- N14.5 billion investment in the completion and launch of FCT University, Abaji.
Wike emphasized the administration’s focus on teacher training, infrastructure development, and the adoption of a “whole school” approach to promote peace, security, and global awareness.
The International Conference on Learning Cities, with the theme “Learning Cities at the Forefront of Climate Action,” brought together policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to discuss climate action through lifelong learning.
