Nigeria has obtained a loan of $62.8 million from Kuwait aimed at developing climate-resilient schools and promoting inclusive education
Nigeria obtains a $62.8 million loan from Kuwait to improve climate-resilient schools and provide access for children in need across the country.
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development has granted Nigeria a $62.8 million concessional loan to enhance teacher preparation, provide inclusive access to education, and fortify climate-resilient school infrastructure.
This was revealed by the Federal Government in Abuja during the festivities for Kuwait’s 35th Liberation Day and 65th National Day.
The financing agreement signed in 2025, according to Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Regions Department Director, Ambassador Bukar Buni Hamman, reflects the growing partnership between Nigeria and Kuwait and their shared commitment to the development of human capital.
The facility will be utilized to build teacher capacity, renovate school infrastructure to handle climate-related problems, and guarantee better access to high-quality education for girls and children with disabilities, he stated.
He claims that the partnership shows how bilateral ties are contributing to real social change.
Kuwait is still a reliable partner for development. Our collaboration has progressed from official relationships to real-world initiatives that specifically tackle Nigeria’s social and economic concerns,” he stated.
Ahmed went on to say that both nations are increasing their involvement in digital connection, infrastructure development, renewable energy, agriculture, and food security. Subnational administrations are also putting themselves in a position to draw in Kuwaiti investment, he said.
According to Mr. Salim Almuzayen, Kuwait’s ambassador to Nigeria, the celebration is evidence of long-lasting alliances based on respect for one another and sustainable growth.
As an important illustration of bilateral cooperation, he pointed to the “Reaching Out-of-School Children” program in Kaduna State, which was supported by the Kuwait Fund in partnership with UNICEF. Reintegrating more than 200,000 out-of-school youngsters into formal education is the project’s main goal.
Kuwait’s development engagement, according to Almuzayen, is based on a long-term goal for shared prosperity and a moderate foreign policy. Since its founding in 1961, the Kuwait Fund has provided funding for initiatives in over 100 nations in a variety of industries, including infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
It is anticipated that the $62.8 million facility will strengthen Nigeria’s continuing educational reforms, especially as inclusive access and climate adaptation continue to be top national development priorities.
