The Federal government has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE) as the foundation of quality basic education and national development.
Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa said this
at the Annual Integrated ECCDE Consultative Committee Meeting, held in Abuja with stakeholders from across the education sector.
Represented by Dr Folake Olatunji David, Director Basic Education in the ministry, the minister
described ECCDE as critical to children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, noting that the Ministry remains guided by the National Policy on Education and the National ECCDE Policy.
As preparations begin for the 2026 implementation cycle, Alausa urged stakeholders to translate lessons from 2025 into clear actions, realistic targets, and measurable indicators that will improve ECCDE delivery nationwide.
Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajia Aisha Garba, represented by her Special Assistant,Ibrahim Gold underscored the importance of strengthening Early Childhood Care Development Education (ECCDE) in Nigeria through effective policies, partnerships, and implementation frameworks.
She expressed confidence that the expertise and commitment of the selected resource persons and SUBEC ECCDE Desk Officers would ensure the successful development of the document, ultimately guaranteeing Nigerian children access to quality ECCDE.
