The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says Nigeria's co-hosting of the Global Partnership for Education, GPE, 2026 to 2030 replenishment campaign with Italy demonstrates the country's commitment to advancing global education priorities.

Alausa spoke in New York after a high-level event, 'Multiply Possibility: A New Era for Education Financing', held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Minister said Nigeria's participation reflects its determination to strengthen foundational education, particularly in countries where the need is greatest.

The GPE replenishment campaign aims to mobilise five billion dollars to support education in more than 100 low-income and lower-middle-income countries between 2026 and 2030. The funds are expected to support access to quality education, stronger education systems, foundational learning and improved educational outcomes.

Alausa stressed that teachers will remain central to the success of education reforms, saying their capacity and effectiveness must be strengthened.

He said Nigeria's decision to co-host the campaign was not primarily driven by the prospect of attracting additional funding.