Building Brighter Futures
Transforming Education in Niger State (TENS II)
A New Era in Education
Education Personnel Management Information System (EPMIS)
A secure, centralised web portal developed under the TENS II Programme to register and manage data for academic and non-academic staff across Niger State, supporting data-driven planning and improved service delivery.
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His Excellency
The Executive Governor, Niger State
Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago
His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago is known as the 'Farmer Governor' for his dedication to agriculture as a driver of economic growth. However, since taking office on May 29, 2023, His Excellency, has focused on defining a New Niger. One that is defined by cross sector development in education, agriculture, technology and health.
Governor Bago is deeply committed to transforming education in Niger State, fostering an environment where every child has access to quality education and learning opportunities, empowering them to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society. The Health, Education and Agriculture sector have been given the highest priority in terms of development in Niger State.
Niger State, within the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Transforming Education in Niger State (TENS II) Programme
Niger State is home to nearly four million people, including almost one million school-age students, with 89% of schools in rural areas. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago's TENS II Programme, implemented by MRL® Public Sector Consultants Ltd, is overhauling the state's education system.
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Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed
Commissioner, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed serves as the Commissioner for the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in Niger State, leading the implementation of the TENS II Programme across the state's primary and secondary institutions.
Under her leadership, the Ministry is driving improvements in school infrastructure, teacher development and learning outcomes, working closely with the Governor's office to ensure every child in Niger State has access to quality education.
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Niger State
North-Central Nigeria.
Niger State is Nigeria's largest state by land area. Known as the “Power State,” it houses major dams including Kainji Dam. It has three senatorial districts, 25 Local Government Areas and 274 wards.
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Dr. Roni Ajao
Programme Director, TENS II
Dr. Roni Ajao is a passionate education leader and Programme Director of Transforming Education in Niger State (TENS II). Building on her leadership of TENS I (2015–2018), she now works with government and key stakeholders to drive education reform across Niger State.
Under her leadership, TENS II has advanced initiatives including EPMIS, stakeholder engagement, and partnerships to attract investment into education. Her work has received international recognition, including the Changemakers Award, and she was named a finalist for Business Woman of the Year at the SME Business Awards Cambridgeshire 2026.
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Key Stakeholders
The TENS II Programme is delivered with leadership from the Niger State Government and consulting expertise from MRL® Public Sector Consultants.
Federal Republic of NigeriaNiger State Government
Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
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