The Federal Government has inaugurated the Education and Youth Empowerment Programme in Northwest Nigeria (EYEPINN) National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) to provide strategic direction, policy guidance, and oversight for the €40 million EU-supported initiative aimed at transforming education and empowering youth in the Northwest region.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, represented by Dr. Ejeh Usman, described EYEPINN as a flagship initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reaffirming the government’s commitment to equitable access to quality education.
He noted that the NPSC will coordinate multi-sectoral efforts to improve foundational learning, digital literacy, teacher development, and youth skills training.
Mr. Benjamin Nyanza Galadima, representing the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, highlighted that the €40 million funding reflects a shared commitment by the Federal Government and the European Union to human capital development, aligning with Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) and the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy.
The EU Programme Manager, Ms. Kate Kanebi, stated that the ₦69.9 billion initiative will promote safe learning spaces, vocational education, and support for girls and marginalized groups.
The NPSC, chaired by the Minister of Education, includes key ministries, UBEC, state representatives, and development partners such as UNICEF, Plan International, the World Bank, and the EU Delegation.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
