Nigeria Secures $62.8m Kuwait Loan to Boost Climate-Resilient Schools, Expand Access for Vulnerable Children
The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured a $62.8 million concessional loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to strengthen climate-resilient school infrastructure, improve teacher capacity, and widen access to inclusive education for vulnerable children across the country.
The financing agreement, signed in 2025, was spotlighted during events in Abuja commemorating Kuwait’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day. Officials described the deal as a milestone in the growing Nigeria-Kuwait development partnership, with a strong focus on human capital development and sustainable growth.
According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the loan will support the upgrade of school facilities to withstand climate-related threats such as flooding and extreme weather conditions. It will also fund enhanced teacher training programmes and expand access to quality education for girls, children with disabilities, and other marginalised groups nationwide.
Speaking at the ceremony, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary said the collaboration reflects more than diplomatic ties, stressing that it represents “practical interventions that directly address Nigeria’s social and economic priorities.”
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Salim Almuzayen, described the agreement as evidence of an enduring partnership rooted in mutual respect and shared sustainable development goals. He noted Kuwait’s longstanding global support for initiatives in education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Officials also highlighted complementary projects, including the Reaching Out-of-School Children initiative in Kaduna State, which seeks to reintegrate hundreds of thousands of out-of-school children into the formal education system, with the Kuwait Fund and UNICEF identified as key partners.
The funding is expected to advance Nigeria’s broader education reform agenda, particularly efforts to safeguard learning environments from climate risks and ensure equitable access to schooling for the country’s most vulnerable children.
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