NiDOA hails Alausa’s transformational impact in education, announces Ministerial Award

Education, Politics

ABUJA, NIGERIA, April 4, 2026 (Agency Report) — The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO) Americas – South Savannah, Georgia, has commended Dr. Morufu Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, for what it described as a transformational impact in the country’s education sector within just one year in office.

In a statement jointly signed by Chapter President Collins Ikegwuonu and Vice-President Dr. Tomi Ademokun, NiDOA announced plans to confer the Ministerial Impact Award on Alausa in recognition of his visionary leadership, bold reforms, and contributions to advancing Nigeria’s global standing in education.

The organisation highlighted Alausa’s initiatives aimed at shifting Nigeria’s education system from a focus on access to one centered on excellence. It praised his role as a diaspora trailblazer whose service and innovation have made the Nigerian-American diaspora proud.

Among the achievements cited were:

• Transition from the 6-3-3-4 system to a modern 12-year basic education model.
• A new emphasis on technical education with an 80 percent practical / 20 percent theory approach.
• Introduction of data-driven education planning systems.
• Launch of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
• Expansion of girls’ education initiatives under the AGILE programme.
• Digital transformation of learning and administration.
• Policy and curriculum reforms, alongside improved governance and accountability.

NiDOA noted that these reforms were backed by verified ministry reports and measurable outcomes, describing them as evidence of Alausa’s “bold reforms and renewed national vision for education.”

“As a distinguished leader from the diaspora, Alausa represents the excellence and global impact of Nigerian professionals abroad,” the statement read. “NiDOA South Savannah affirms its continued support for policies that empower youth, strengthen institutions, and drive sustainable national progress.”

Alausa, a retired surgeon from Chicago, has been widely credited with driving innovation and reform in Nigeria’s education sector since assuming office. The award, NiDOA said, is both a recognition of his achievements and an encouragement to sustain momentum in transforming Nigeria’s education landscape.