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📣 FG, World Bank Launch $500 Million Programme to Boost Education & Primary Healthcare
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Bank, has officially commenced implementation of a $500 million Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme aimed at strengthening basic education and primary healthcare services nationwide. (Nairametrics)
Unveiled at a briefing in Abuja, the initiative seeks to address long-standing governance and resource management challenges in Nigeria’s education and health sectors by improving financial transparency, human resource systems, and service delivery—especially at the state and local government levels. (Punch Newspapers)
🌍 What the $500M Programme Will Do
The HOPE-GOV Programme is structured to:
Increase financing and improve the utilisation of funds in basic education and primary healthcare services. (Pulse of Africa)
Enhance transparency and accountability in budgeting, audits, and results reporting across participating states. (Pulse of Africa)
Support recruitment, retention, and performance management of teachers and primary healthcare workers. (Pulse of Africa)
The programme builds on Nigeria’s recent human capital reform agenda and is part of broader efforts to tackle persistent challenges—such as high numbers of out-of-school children and under-resourced primary healthcare facilities—by strengthening systems that deliver core services to millions of Nigerians. (Pulse of Africa)
📌 Implementation and Oversight
The initiative will be jointly implemented by key Nigerian institutions, including the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), the Ministerial Oversight Committee of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, and relevant federal and state ministries. (Punch Newspapers)
According to programme officials, states’ access to funds under this credit facility will be linked to performance against clear, independently verified results indicators, ensuring accountability and measurable impact. (Punch Newspapers)
📍 The HOPE-GOV Programme marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s drive to strengthen human capital, improve service delivery in education and basic health care, and build more resilient governance systems across the country. (Nairametrics)
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