FG to Enforce Performance Monitoring in Education Sector
The Federal Government has moved to strengthen oversight in the education sector, citing persistent funding gaps, infrastructural deficits and outdated curricula in public institutions. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki I. Arabi, said reforms were necessary to address systemic weaknesses affecting schools and universities. “Our education sector remains a pillar of […]
The Federal Government has moved to strengthen oversight in the education sector, citing persistent funding gaps, infrastructural deficits and outdated curricula in public institutions.
Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki I. Arabi, said reforms were necessary to address systemic weaknesses affecting schools and universities.
“Our education sector remains a pillar of national development, and reforms are imperative to meet systemic challenges and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda and Education Transformation Roadmap 2026,” he said.
He noted that despite interventions by successive administrations, major challenges remained.
“Challenges persist as the system faces infrastructural deficits, inadequate funding below UNESCO benchmarks, shortages of teachers and outdated curriculum inconsistent with modern job markets,” he said.
Arabi said the Bureau would deploy performance frameworks, institutional assessments and self-evaluation tools across education institutions to improve accountability and service delivery.
“We are seeking cooperation to implement performance frameworks for schools and staff, deploy Self-Assessment Tools and integrate educational reforms into broader public service strategies,” he said.
He added that recent measures, including funding support through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund and the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement providing a 40 per cent pay rise and increased research funding, were aimed at stabilising the university system.
“The implementation of the Students’ Loan Scheme is also expanding access to higher education and ensuring that no qualified student is left behind,” he added.