A reflection on need, community readiness, and the gap between the schools Nigeria has and the ones its children deserve In February 2026, GAMSU opened a formal, structured nomination process for the Ideal School Campaign: a public call for communities across four focus states to identify public schools in urgent need of infrastructure improvement. The states were Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kaduna, and Nassarawa. The nomination window ran for 33 days. What we were asking communi

As 2025 comes to a close, it is important to pause. Not to count outputs or rehearse milestones, but to reflect on what it actually takes to advance education in contexts shaped by inequality, limited resources, and extraordinary resilience. This year reminded us that progress in education is rarely dramatic. It is often quiet. It shows up in classrooms that work a little better, in children who feel seen, in teachers who finally have the tools they need, and in communities t

For decades, education in Nigeria has been framed around a single dominant idea: learning happens in school. It is delivered by teachers, structured by curriculum, and assessed by examinations. This model has shaped generations and produced many success stories. But it has also revealed deep limitations. Today, Nigeria sits at a quiet but consequential inflexion point. Learning is increasingly moving beyond the classroom. Not as a distant prediction, but as a lived reality sh

As UNGA 80 enters its final day , education has once again taken centre stage. The agenda has been ambitious: accelerating progress on SDG 4, strengthening local education systems, and addressing persistent inequities with renewed urgency. Throughout the week, world leaders and education actors have reviewed progress since the 2022 Transforming Education Summit (TES) and highlighted new strategies, including leveraging AI in classrooms and investing in early childhood learnin

UBEC’s coming of age is a crucial moment for reflection. Have we truly delivered education as a right, or has it remained an elusive idea for millions of Nigerian children? What progress has been made– and at what cost? Where have we made mistakes and how do we begin to course-correct?

Our commitment must go beyond classrooms and textbooks. Children deserve the chance to be whole, learn, heal, grow, and have a decent hope for the future. Mental health should not be a side issue in education. It is central and it is urgent.

This is not about a one-time glitch. This is about neglect. It’s about refusing to prioritise students in a system that exists for them. It is about the quiet harm being done to thousands of Nigerian students whose only crime is daring to dream of tertiary education.

Gamaliel Onosode was not a man of half-measures. A titan of corporate governance and a scholar at heart, he saw education as the bedrock of national transformation. This conviction became GAMSU’s mandate.

Twelve years ago, I sat across from Mr. Onosode in his Lagos office, a young COO outlining plans for a fledgling foundation. He laid out the mission and was unequivocal in highlighting that, to him, education is not charity but justice. Those words became our North Star.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the education technology (EdTech) space in Nigeria, making learning more accessible, personalized, and efficient. From adaptive learning platforms to AI-driven tutoring systems, technology is bridging gaps in education and shaping the future of learning. Here’s a look at some of the most impactful AI tools transforming EdTech in Nigeria today. AI Tools Revolutionizing EdTech in Nigeria 1. uLesson uLesson leverages AI to offer pe

This year, GAMSU continued its mission of advancing education and creating opportunities for underserved children, making significant strides toward a brighter and more equitable future. From innovative learning programs to fostering safe educational spaces, GAMSU remained steadfast in its commitment to transforming lives, one child at a time. Championing Access to Education with Dolly Children Foundation For over four years, GAMSU has supported the Dolly Children Foundation

Today, September 29, 2024, we gather in reflection and deep gratitude to celebrate the life and legacy of Mr. Gamaliel Onosode, a man whose unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and quality education continues to inspire and shape the work of Gamaliel & Susan Onosode Foundation (GAMSU), a foundation he birthed eleven years ago.Although he is no longer with us, his vision lives on, resonating not only within our organization but throughout the communities we serve. A