Federal Government Launches Initiative to Centralize Education Data Nationwide

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The Federal Government has inaugurated the Nigerian Education Data Initiative (NEDI) implementation committee to establish a centralized databank aimed at transforming the country’s education sector into a global model of excellence.

At the launch in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, highlighted the absence of a unified data framework as a significant challenge hindering effective decision-making in the sector. According to him, NEDI will leverage the National Identity Number (NIN) to track students’ progress, ensure inclusivity, and consolidate critical education data across the country.

“For too long, our education system has been hindered by the absence of a unified and comprehensive data framework. It has been fragmented, inconsistent, with incomplete data spread across various institutions, agencies, and states. Today, we are saying unequivocally: this must change,” Dr. Alausa stated.

The initiative will focus on comprehensive data categories, including school locations, infrastructure, student information, parental data, teacher and educator details, examination and assessment records, as well as tertiary education data.

Dr. Alausa pledged full ministry support to the committee, urging members to prioritize data security and robust consultations. “I urge you to approach this assignment with the utmost dedication, professionalism, and a sense of purpose. The future of Nigeria’s education system depends on your ability to deliver on this mandate,” he added.

The 25-member committee, chaired by the Minister of Education, comprises representatives from the ministry and its affiliated agencies. It is tasked with ensuring the successful implementation of NEDI, which is expected to enhance resource allocation, measure progress, and provide a reliable foundation for educational policymaking in Nigeria.

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