UK-funded CSO hosts policy roundtables on education reform in Nigeria

Beta Nigeria (BN), a movement seeking improved education outcomes in Nigeria, has concluded a series of roundtables discussing urgent education reforms.

These discussions were launched in January 2024 and concluded in late March.

They united stakeholders in the civil society space, executives across media organisations, and resource persons in education policy.

Abdulsalam Badamasi, Beta Nigeria’s federal lead, said the roundtables are an effort to amplify the demand for education reform.

The lead said reforming Nigeria’s education system would be a critical investment in the country’s future stability and prosperity.

He said there is a crisis in Nigeria’s education system, meaning that millions of Nigerians face a bleak future

“But when all of Nigeria’s children are going to school, staying in school and learning more, we will build a more resilient, secure, and prosperous country,” he said.

Badamasi said Beta Nigeria receives funding support from the UK government.

He said transforming Nigeria’s education sector requires better investment across the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels.

The lead said Beta Nigeria has secured a unified commitment from stakeholders to demand increased government accountability.

He said Beta Nigeria aims to support a broader network of organisations beyond traditional CSOs to advocate education reform.

The lead said this movement will continue to call for action that enhances educational prospects in Nigeria.

“It’s a shared responsibility for politicians, educators, parents, and everyone who supports them,” he added.