Nigerian governors pledge stronger investment in early childhood development

All 36 state governors have reaffirmed their commitment to making early childhood development a priority, amid concerns over inadequate funding and widening inequalities in children’s access to nutrition, healthcare, learning and stable living conditions.

[Leadership] The Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF), in collaboration with the World Bank, Human Capital Development (HCD) and the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has reaffirmed the commitment of all 36 state governors to making Early Childhood Development (ECD) a strategic priority in Nigeria's human capital de

— Seek stronger state-level action on human capital By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have reaffirmed their commitment to making Early Childhood Development, ECD, a strategic priority in their respective states. The commitment was disclosed by the NGF D