Demonstrating his shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria's education sector, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has underscored the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria's educational foundation in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision.

Speaking during an oversight function by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, led by Senator Muntari Dandutse, to the Ministry on Thursday, Dr. Alausa, highlighted the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) as priority areas critical to building a skilled workforce capable of driving Nigeria’s economic transformation.

Galaxy Television reports that the Minister said about 137 schools are already equipped with physical infrastructure and teachers, but additional funding is essential to ensure they operate at full capacity.

He assured that with sufficient budget allocations, the Ministry would oversee these schools to meet the highest standards of education adding that, the National Policy on Education, a foundational document first created in 1977 and last updated in 2013, will continues to guide this mission.

Speaking earlier, Chairman of the Senate Committee, Senator Muntari Dandutse acknowledged the importance of this collaborative approach, noting that the committee’s role extends beyond oversight to include advocacy for stronger global partnerships.

Senator Dandutse also raised concerns over operational challenges, particularly the financial burdens universities face due to high electricity costs. He urged the Ministry to prioritize sustainable power solutions to ensure uninterrupted access to learning facilities.