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Nigeria education group coordinates support for national priorities

The Nigeria Education Group brought the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners together in Abuja on 9 September. Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa chaired the meeting, with UNESCO representative Isaías Barreto da Rosa serving as co-chair.

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The Nigeria Education Group brought the Federal Ministry of Education and development partners together in Abuja on 9 September. Minister Maruf Tunji Alausa chaired the meeting, with UNESCO representative Isaías Barreto da Rosa serving as co-chair.

Discussions focused on aligning partner support with government education priorities. Participants highlighted the need to coordinate work to increase enrolment, strengthen school retention and reduce the number of children out of school.

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    Nigeria education group coordinates support for national priorities

    Discussions focused on aligning partner support with government education priorities. Participants highlighted the need to coordinate work to increase enrolment, strengthen school retention and reduce the number of children out of school.

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