The United Kingdom Government, through the British High Commission, has officially launched the Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) programme in Southwest.
The event, held in Lagos yesterday, was organised in collaboration with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission and SEED Care and Support Foundation.
PLANE, a seven-year education programme funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), commenced in 2021.
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The initiative has already been operational in several Northern states and at the federal level, focusing on improving learning outcomes at the basic education level. Its primary goal is to create an inclusive, safe, and effective education system across the country, aligning with the Federal Government’s priorities and the UK Government’s developmental objectives.
With the programme already active in states such as Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Borno and Yobe, PLANE is now expanding into the Southwest region, engaging key stakeholders like the DAWN Commission, a technocratic body dedicated to the sustainable development of western states.
During the launch, Deputy British High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, emphasised the importance of the programme’s extension to the Southwest.