Niger State is home to nearly four million people, including almost one million primary and secondary school-age students. With 89% of schools in rural areas, the education system faces significant challenges.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has pledged to overhaul the system through the TENS II Programme, spearheaded by the Niger State Government and implemented by MRL® Public Sector Consultants Ltd.
To create an exciting, secure and stimulating learning environment in which all age-appropriate citizens and members of the school community can grow in confidence, acquire knowledge and skills and develop to their full potential.
To improve education across all levels, resulting in a transformed education system that benefits all Niger State citizens.
After years of neglect and limited investment, the TENS II Programme aims to improve and transform the state's education system.
Problems Affecting the Education Sector
Dilapidated school infrastructure and the urgent need to renovate school buildings across the State.
Lack of, and insufficient and usable school infrastructure, such as toilets, science and ICT laboratories, libraries, classrooms, desks and chairs.
Insecurity relating to banditry, terrorism, and conflicts between farmers and herdsmen and their impact on schools.
De-motivated and demoralised teaching staff, compounded by low and irregular payment of salaries and lack of job satisfaction.
Insufficient qualified teachers due to mismanagement and misalignment of funds for teacher training programmes.
A disconnect between the subjects taught and the needs of the labour market.
The need for an updated school curriculum considering 21st-century skill sets, such as entrepreneurial skills.
Inadequate funding for education planning and delivery.
Insufficient and often inaccurate education planning, affecting curriculum implementation and teacher training.
Gender inequality in education opportunities, especially for girls and pupils with disabilities.
Geo-Mapping Progress
Our maps cover schools and educational institutions in Niger State: ECCDE, primary, junior and senior secondary, nomadic and tertiary.
All Schools
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
Nomadic Schools
