Kogi launches digital school census to boost education data
Education stakeholders in Kogi State have expressed strong support for the 2025/2026 Annual School Census, which was officially launched by the state Ministry of Education on the Federal Government’s Digital Nigeria Education Management Information System portal. The initiative aims to transition from manual to digital reporting for better policy formulation and resource allocation. Wemi Jones, the Commissioner for Education, emphasized the importance of accurate data for effective planning and access to government incentives. Stakeholders and officials highlighted the need for all schools to participate and maintain proper records.
What we know
- The 2025/2026 Annual School Census was launched on the Digital Nigeria Education Management Information System portal.
- Stakeholders pledged support during a sensitisation meeting at the Government House, Lokoja, ahead of the census commencement on June 24.
- Wemi Jones stated that every school will receive a 10-digit ID and each learner will get a Learner Identification Number linked to WAEC and NECO records.
- The census is intended to provide statistical evidence for education policy, planning, and resource allocation, not for taxation.
- Zonal advocacy meetings are scheduled for the Western Zone on June 19 in Kabba, Kogi Central on June 22 in Okene, and Kogi East on June 23 in Anyigba.
