...Sign MOU with Princeton University, African School of Economics  

The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) Nigeria, led by the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer (NC/CEO), Princess Gloria Akobundu, fsi has in line with the Agency’s mandate to strengthen capacity of the nation; advance knowledge-based advisory support, undertake the full range of resource mobilization, and serve as the national technical interface with development stakeholders and development partners, have attracted partnership and investment into the Education Sector leading to the signing of MOU by Nigeria Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Princeton University as well as the African School of Economics to focus on research and programmatic partnerships that would improve education, capacity development and governance in Nigeria.

The Signing of the MOU took place at Princeton University, New Jersey, USA as part of the high-level Side event at the Ongoing 78TH United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) where the AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria CEO said facilitating the partnership is also in-line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8 point Agenda to improve the lot of Nigerians particularly in the area of Education and the Agency’s strong intent towards national and continental development, particularly through building knowledge, competencies, and local institutions.

On his part, the Minister of Education in his remark at the event described the MOU as highly significant and a timely intervention in Nigeria’s education sector. He assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made education a key priority of his administration with plans to increase education budget up to 25 percent from the current five percent he met it.

The Vice Provost for International Affairs and Operations, Princeton University, Prof. Aly Kassam-Remtulla affirmed that Princeton University is deeply committed to the partnership, and it recognizes the tremendous potential it holds for the future of education in Nigeria. 

He added that the institution is eager to share her expertise and to learn from Nigeria while working together to make a meaningful impact on education and human capital development.

Other areas the MoU focus on include supporting curriculum development, innovation and technology-led interventions, developing data and research centers and conducting quantitative and qualitative research for education policy in Nigeria.