FG Restores NMEC Autonomy To Tackle Adult Illiteracy

Nigerian Government Restores NMEC’s Full Autonomy

Nigerian Government has restored full autonomy to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-formal Education (NMEC) as part of efforts to tackle the challenge of adults who lack basic literacy and numeracy skills in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education,  Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this in Abuja during the 2026 International Literacy Day […]

Nigeria: Mass literacy, adult, informal education gets FG’s full autonomy

WorldStage— The Federal Government has restored full autonomy to the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC). The announcement was made today, Friday, September 4, 2026 in Abuja by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, during the ministerial press briefing marking the 2026 International Literacy Day. International Literacy Day is a global observance held every year on September 8 to highli…

FG Restores NMEC Autonomy To Tackle Adult Illiteracy

The Federal Government has restored the full autonomy of the National Commission for Mass Literacy Adult and Non-formal Education (NMEC) as part of efforts to tackle the challenge of adults who lack basic literacy and numeracy skills in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during […] FG Restores NMEC Autonomy To Tackle Adult Illiteracy is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

FG unveils fresh push to tackle illiteracy, expands adult education centres nationwide - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Felix Khanoba The Federal Government has announced a renewed drive to tackle illiteracy in Nigeria through expanded adult and non-formal education programmes, the activation of community learning centres and increased investment in infrastructure. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while...