Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Education congratulates the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, on his recognition as Most Innovative Cabinet Minister of the Year 2025 at the Silver Jubilee Awards organised by Independent Newspapers Limited in Lagos. This was contained in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press, and Public Relations
Dr. Alausa emerged winner after a competitive selection process involving cabinet ministers across sectors. The award followed a rigorous evaluation that combined nationwide public voting, independent jury assessment and editorial board review, recognising exceptional leadership, innovative governance, and measurable impact in public service delivery.
The recognition comes at a time of significant reforms in Nigeria’s education sector under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI).
In just about 18 months in office, Dr. Alausa has led major initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s education system — including the revitalisation of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), expanded investments in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medical Sciences and Mathematics (STEMM) education, the Student Venture Capital Grant (SVCG) to support student innovators, and the establishment of the Nigerian Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI) to strengthen data-driven decision-making across the sector.
The Ministry has also prioritised teachers through targeted welfare and professional development initiatives while intensifying efforts to address the challenge of out-of-school children and expand opportunities for girls’ education nationwide.
Speaking on the recognition, Dr. Alausa expressed appreciation to Nigerians and the organisers, noting that the award reflects the collective efforts being made to reposition Nigeria’s education sector for national development.
The Federal Ministry of Education reiterates that the recognition further strengthens its resolve to accelerate education reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, with the goal of building a resilient, skills-driven and future-ready education system for Nigeria.
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