reform to nurture talent and academic excellence

Abuja, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 | The Federal Government has unveiled a landmark reform to integrate sports into Nigeria’s education system, aiming to groom well-rounded students while tapping into the nation’s vast athletic potential. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, who announced the policy in Abuja, declared, “Sports is Education, Education is Sports.”