STRENGTHENING EDUCATION: Minister Edun Unveils Financial Education Strategy
Oru Leonard
Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun today addressed the House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education, outlining government’s financial strategies and programs aimed at tackling the challenge.
Joined by the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, HM Edun, reaffirmed Federal Government’s Commitment to Strengthening Education through a range of initiatives with a view to ensuring that every child is provided with access to quality education.
In his address, the Minister highlighted key progress in enhancing school security, including the establishment of the Secretariat for Financing Safe Schools in January 2022. This initiative, which originated from a 2021 high-level forum, is focused on implementing a national plan to strengthen school security from 2023 to 2026. The Scheme integrates security measures with community-based efforts to ensure the safety of students.
HM Edun also announced the upcoming relaunch of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program, a critical initiative designed to increase school attendance by providing meals to students. He explained that feeding children at school would not only improve their health and well-being but also incentivize them to remain in school, thereby reducing the number of out-of-school children.
In a landmark address to the House of Representatives Committee on Alternate Education, the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, outlined a comprehensive financial strategy to tackle the pressing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Joined by Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr. Edun reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening education and ensuring access to quality learning for all.
The Minister’s address highlighted significant progress in enhancing school security, including the establishment of the Secretariat for Financing Safe Schools in January 2022. This initiative marked a crucial step towards creating a safe and conducive learning environment for Nigerian children.
Mr. Edun’s presentation also showcased a range of initiatives aimed at promoting financial education and literacy among young Nigerians. By empowering the next generation with essential financial skills, the government sought to equip them with the tools necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex economic landscape.
The Federal Government’s commitment to education and financial literacy has signaled a brighter future for Nigeria’s children, one where every individual will have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
