The Ministry of State for Education in Nigeria was established in 2023 under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
This ministry aims to improve the education sector by addressing key issues like access, quality, and skill development. It was created to focus specifically on state-level education, complementing the Federal Ministry of Education.
The ministry’s formation is part of Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” which emphasizes increasing the education budget significantly and improving vocational training to help young Nigerians gain employment.
Also, the ministry tackles challenges such as high rates of out-of-school children and inadequate educational resources.
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List Of Ministers Of State For Education In Nigeria From 2023 Till Date
Name | Term Start | Term End | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr. Yusuf Sununu | August 21, 2023 | Present | APC |
Who Is The Newly Appointed Minister Of State For Education In Nigeria?
The newly appointed Minister of State for Education in Nigeria is Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu. He was born on February 2, 1967, in Kebbi State.
Sununu is a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, with a background in healthcare. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Dr. Sununu studied medicine and earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto between 1992 and 1996.
He specialized in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Sunumu was a medical officer at the General Hospital in Argungun, from January 2000 to March 2003.
Later, he became a personal physician to the governor of Kebbi State, serving at the Government House Clinic in Birnin Kebbi from May 2003 to April 2005.
However, before he became the Minister of State for Education on August 21, 2023, Dr. Sununu had a successful political career as a member of the House of Representatives.
He represented the Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski Federal Constituency in Kebbi State, where he improved healthcare and education, which are key issues in his political agenda.
He also served on the management boards of several major healthcare institutions, such as the Federal Medical Centre Katsina and the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital.
Now as the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Sununu is dedicated to addressing the challenges facing Nigeria’s education system.
Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Dr. Sununu’s appointment comes with a strong mandate to drive reforms in the education sector.