Kuni Tyessi in Abuja

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said with the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the education sector through the establishment of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as well as Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET), Nigerian youths are not just job-ready, but future-ready.

He stated this yesterday after the conferment of the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on him by the President.

In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folashade Boriowo, the minister said the President’s ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation through his initiative that promises to revolutionise digital learning, bridge the connectivity gap, and position Nigeria’s youths to thrive in a competitive global economy is here at the right time.

While extending his heartfelt appreciation to the President for conferring on him the esteemed national honour, he reaffirmed his commitment to driving reforms that will enhance learning outcomes, promote innovation, and guarantee inclusive access to quality education for every Nigerian.

He pledged that the honour is a renewed call to service and one that inspires greater dedication to shaping a knowledge-driven future for the nation.

The statement said that “the recognition is not only a testament to the President’s confidence in the ministry’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector, but also a reflection of the renewed hope agenda which is at the heart of national progress.

“This prestigious recognition is not only a testament to the President’s confidence in the ministry’s efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector, but also a reflection of the Renewed Hope Agenda that places education, youth empowerment, and digital inclusion at the heart of national progress.

“Dr. Alausa commends President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, particularly his bold investment in initiatives such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), as well as the administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities for young people through Technical and Vocational Education Training among others. These interventions are pivotal in ensuring Nigerian youths are not just job-ready, but future-ready.

“The minister further applauds the President’s ambitious project to lay fibre optic cables across the nation—an initiative that promises to revolutionise digital learning, bridge the connectivity gap, and position Nigeria’s youth to thrive in a competitive global economy.

“Dr. Alausa reaffirms his commitment to driving reforms that will enhance learning outcomes, promote innovation, and guarantee inclusive access to quality education for every Nigerian. He views this honour as a renewed call to service—one that inspires greater dedication to shaping a knowledge-driven future for the nation.”