FG Secures $25.35m Kuwait Loan to Address Out-of-School Children in Kaduna.
The Federal Government has obtained a $25.35 million concessionary loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to support efforts aimed at tackling the high number of out-of-school children in Kaduna State.
The loan forms part of a larger $62.8 million blended financing package involving multiple international development partners. The funds will be used to implement the Reaching Out-of-School Children programme, an ambitious initiative targeting vulnerable groups including girls, children with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. The project aims to enrol over 100,000 children, construct or rehabilitate more than 200 schools, and boost teacher capacity and learning conditions in underserved communities across Kaduna State.
The loan agreement, signed by the Federal Government on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, reflects a broader strategy to enhance inclusive and quality education in one of Nigeria’s most education-challenged regions.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun—represented by Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasised the government’s focus on transparency, accountability, and tangible impact in education investment.
He stressed the need for every dollar spent to deliver measurable results, especially in regions with high out-of-school populations. Edun also praised Kaduna State for its proactive approach and collaboration with development partners. He expressed optimism that the initiative could serve as a model for other states.
Governor Uba Sani, in his remarks, reiterated Kaduna’s commitment to education and revealed that the state had already met its $1 million counterpart funding obligation. He added that Kaduna had raised its education sector allocation to 26% in the 2025 budget, underscoring its focus on human capital development.
The Federal Government has obtained a $25.35 million concessionary loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to support efforts aimed at tackling the high number of out-of-school children in Kaduna State.
The loan forms part of a larger $62.8 million blended financing package involving multiple international development partners. The funds will be used to implement the Reaching Out-of-School Children programme, an ambitious initiative targeting vulnerable groups including girls, children with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. The project aims to enrol over 100,000 children, construct or rehabilitate more than 200 schools, and boost teacher capacity and learning conditions in underserved communities across Kaduna State.
The loan agreement, signed by the Federal Government on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, reflects a broader strategy to enhance inclusive and quality education in one of Nigeria’s most education-challenged regions.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun—represented by Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasised the government’s focus on transparency, accountability, and tangible impact in education investment.
He stressed the need for every dollar spent to deliver measurable results, especially in regions with high out-of-school populations. Edun also praised Kaduna State for its proactive approach and collaboration with development partners. He expressed optimism that the initiative could serve as a model for other states.
Governor Uba Sani, in his remarks, reiterated Kaduna’s commitment to education and revealed that the state had already met its $1 million counterpart funding obligation. He added that Kaduna had raised its education sector allocation to 26% in the 2025 budget, underscoring its focus on human capital development.
FG Secures $25.35m Kuwait Loan to Address Out-of-School Children in Kaduna.
The Federal Government has obtained a $25.35 million concessionary loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to support efforts aimed at tackling the high number of out-of-school children in Kaduna State.
The loan forms part of a larger $62.8 million blended financing package involving multiple international development partners. The funds will be used to implement the Reaching Out-of-School Children programme, an ambitious initiative targeting vulnerable groups including girls, children with disabilities, and internally displaced persons.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Manga. The project aims to enrol over 100,000 children, construct or rehabilitate more than 200 schools, and boost teacher capacity and learning conditions in underserved communities across Kaduna State.
The loan agreement, signed by the Federal Government on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, reflects a broader strategy to enhance inclusive and quality education in one of Nigeria’s most education-challenged regions.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun—represented by Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite—emphasised the government’s focus on transparency, accountability, and tangible impact in education investment.
He stressed the need for every dollar spent to deliver measurable results, especially in regions with high out-of-school populations. Edun also praised Kaduna State for its proactive approach and collaboration with development partners. He expressed optimism that the initiative could serve as a model for other states.
Governor Uba Sani, in his remarks, reiterated Kaduna’s commitment to education and revealed that the state had already met its $1 million counterpart funding obligation. He added that Kaduna had raised its education sector allocation to 26% in the 2025 budget, underscoring its focus on human capital development.
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