Kogi State Inaugurates Science Schools
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 13, 2026 · Last updated Apr 19, 2026
The inauguration of new science schools in Nigeria — Kogi State, coupled with significant investment in education, signals a positive outlook for human capital development in Nigeria. While not directly impacting financial markets, these initiatives could foster long-term economic growth by improving the quality of the workforce and attracting investment in education-related sectors.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, inaugurated two GYB Model Science Secondary Schools in Nagazi and Okebukun, Nigeria — Kogi State. He commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his visionary leadership, free education policies, establishment of three accredited universities, and allocating over 30% of the annual budget to education, exceeding UNESCO's recommendation. President Bola Tinubu's administration was also praised for its education reforms, including the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has benefited over one million students. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo credited President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms for increased state revenue, enabling such projects, and acknowledged former Governor Yahaya Bello for initiating the Mega Schools Initiative. The new schools are equipped with modern facilities and aim to promote quality education and 21st-century skills for over 1,700 students.
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