West Africa: Nigeria Education Leaders Call for Private Investment As Schools Face Rising Costs and Digital Shift

Nigerian education leaders, policymakers and private sector executives have called for stronger public-private partnerships to help schools cope with rising operating costs, teacher shortages and the growing demand for digital learning.

Speaking at the Nigeria Educational Supplies Summit (NESS) 2026 in Lagos, stakeholders said building a resilient education system will require sustained investment, practical innovation and long-term collaboration rather than relying solely on government funding.