Of the various sectors of the Nigerian economy, education is among the most important, being a major incubator for human capital.
Anambra, Enugu, Kano, Jigawa, Abia, and Taraba states have topped education spending this year as they commit significant resources to learning, aligning with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s benchmark for public spending.
UNESCO recommends that governments allocate 15 percent to 20 percent of their public expenditure to education. Developing countries are advised to aim for four to six percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), though some advocacy pushes for higher targets like 26 percent to
