NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE NIGERIA EDUCATION REPOSITORY AND DATABANK NERD

A Policy establishes a centralized repository for education data in Nigeria. It targets ministries of education, institutions, researchers, and policymakers. This enables evidence-based planning and monitoring of education outcomes.

What Is This Policy?

A national policy establishing a centralized education data repository and databank for Nigeria to collect, store, analyze, and disseminate education sector data for evidence-based planning and decision-making.

Who Does It Target?

Federal and State Ministries of Education, educational institutions, researchers, policymakers, and development partners.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Create a comprehensive education data system, improve education sector planning, enable evidence-based policy decisions, and support monitoring and evaluation of education outcomes.

Key Features

Centralized Data: Single repository for all education sector data in Nigeria Evidence-Based Planning: Supports data-driven decision-making in education Monitoring and Evaluation: Enables tracking of education indicators and outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active policy framework Coverage: Nationwide; all levels of education Funding: Federal Government and development partner support

How to Access

Education data is accessible through the Federal Ministry of Education and relevant education agencies.

Impact & Metrics

Will improve education planning and delivery across Nigeria through better data management.

Official Resources

Website: education.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja

Legal Framework

Operates under the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the National Policy on Education, the National Information Technology Development Agency Act 2007, and the Education Sector Support Programme. Draws on UNESCO guidelines on education statistics and the UIS (UNESCO Institute for Statistics) education data standards.