Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has witnessed the signing of a landmark $62.8 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED).
According to reports, the agreement, signed under the Reaching Out-of-School Children (ROOSC) project, marks the Kuwait Fund’s first-ever intervention in Nigeria, with Kaduna State as the pioneering beneficiary.
The MoU was formally signed in Abuja by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, on behalf of the Federal Government, and His Excellency Dr. Waleed Al-Bahar, Director General of the Kuwait Fund.
Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Uba Sani hailed the agreement as a “major milestone” in his administration’s efforts to improve access to education and reduce the number of out-of-school children across Kaduna State.
“This historic partnership aligns with our commitment to inclusive governance and social development,” the Governor said.
The Reaching Out-of-School Children project aims to provide learning opportunities for vulnerable and marginalised children, especially in underserved communities.
The funding from KFAED is expected to support the construction of educational infrastructure, training of teachers, and provision of learning materials.
Education stakeholders and development partners have commended the initiative, describing it as a model for other states and a boost to the national drive to improve basic education outcomes.
