In a significant move, the Federal Government of Nigeria has given the green light to a pioneering policy on transnational education.
Revealing the development to the press, the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, shared that the council has embraced comprehensive guidelines to facilitate the implementation of transnational education, transcending borders.
This groundbreaking policy will empower Nigerian educational institutions to collaborate with their international counterparts, enabling them to provide education services within Nigeria.
Minister Sununu highlighted Nigeria’s membership in the World Trade Organisation, making it a signatory to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), wherein education is recognized as an exportable service.
The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance access to tertiary education, particularly in response to the substantial number of secondary school graduates aspiring for university admission annually.
Minister Sununu emphasized that transnational education will alleviate placement pressures, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and research.
In addition to addressing the surge in demand for tertiary education, the policy is poised to alleviate foreign exchange pressures associated with Nigerians pursuing education abroad.
Minister Sununu believes that this approach will not only attract foreign investment but also channel additional funding into government institutions.
Speaking on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education, Minister Sununu clarified, “Our submission to the council outlines the guidelines for implementing transnational education in Nigeria. We are cognizant of the current administration’s concerted efforts to expand access to education.” This move is expected to usher in a new era of educational collaboration and internationalization in Nigeria.
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