FG plans radio station to boost adult education access
The Federal Government is set to launch a radio station dedicated to adult and non-formal education across Nigeria. Dr John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development at the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education, revealed this initiative, which aims to reach learners in remote and marginalised communities. The project has been approved by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, and will use radio as an accessible medium for education. The station will broadcast literacy and vocational programmes nationwide and even beyond Nigeria’s borders.
What we know
- Dr John Edeh stated that the radio station will support adult and non-formal education learners.
- The initiative was approved by Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education.
- The National Commission for Nomadic Education is collaborating on the implementation process.
- The radio station will be used by multiple agencies, including those focused on out-of-school children.
- Once broadcasting begins, the frequency will be shared so learners across the country can tune in.
