The Federal Government has inaugurated the National Programme Steering Committee (NPSC) for the Education and Youth Empowerment Programme in Northwest Nigeria (EYEPINN), a €40 million European Union-supported initiative aimed at transforming education and youth development across the region.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, represented by Dr. Ejeh Usman, described the programme as a flagship intervention under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said EYEPINN would strengthen foundational learning, digital literacy, teacher capacity, and youth skills training.
Mr. Benjamin Nyanza Galadima, representing the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, noted that the project’s funding aligns with Nigeria’s National Development Plan (2021–2025) and the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, underscoring both parties’ commitment to human capital development.
EU Programme Manager, Ms. Kate Kanebi, said the ₦69.9 billion initiative would focus on creating safe learning spaces, promoting vocational education, and advancing inclusion for girls and marginalized groups.
The committee, chaired by the Minister of Education, comprises representatives from key ministries, state governments, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), and development partners including UNICEF, the World Bank, Plan International, and the EU Delegation.
