Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, met with the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, in a closed-door meeting in Abuja on October 6, 2025. Although specific details of their discussion aren’t publicly available, it’s worth noting that Dr. Alausa has been working on transforming Nigeria’s education sector through various initiatives.

Some of Dr. Alausa’s notable efforts include:

• Reversing the 18-Year University Entry Age Mandate: He reintroduced a 16-year minimum admission age, allowing exceptions for exceptional learners.
• Promoting Vocational Training: Dr. Alausa introduced Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and STEM capsules across state and federal institutions to combat unemployment and bridge skills gaps.
• Improving Education Infrastructure: Through partnerships with organizations like the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), over a million desks, thousands of renovated classrooms, simulation labs, and borehole water systems have been delivered nationwide.

Given Governor Sule’s recent involvement in national events, such as attending the Nigerian Economic Summit to discuss subnational competitiveness, his meeting with the Minister of Education may be aimed at exploring ways to improve education in Nasarawa State.