The Federal Ministry of Education has actually announced plans to assemble a high-level stakeholders’ workshop on the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI) as part of efforts to strengthen education information management and digital change across the nation.
According to a news release issued on Wednesday, the workshop is arranged to hold on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and will unite key stakeholders from the education sector, government organizations, assessment bodies, advancement partners, and the media.
The Ministry specified that the initiative is targeted at developing a merged and reliable nationwide education data system efficient in integrating and harmonising data throughout basic, secondary, and tertiary institutions, along with appropriate companies across the country.
The declaration explained that the Nigeria Education Data Facilities is designed to act as a main platform for education data management, supplying accurate and timely details to support evidence-based policymaking, enhance transparency and responsibility, and enhance preparation within the sector.
As part of the project advancement process, the Ministry engaged Ernst & Young (EY) to support the design of the system architecture and integration framework that will link key education information sources throughout the nation.
The workshop is likewise anticipated to showcase development made on the initiative, demonstrate how institutions and firms will incorporate into the platform, and supply an avenue for stakeholder feedback ahead of full implementation.
The Ministry kept in mind that the effort lines up with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Program and shows the Federal government’s dedication to developing a technology-driven education sector anchored on dependable information and development.
It further got in touch with stakeholders and members of the general public to support the initiative, describing it as a significant action toward enhancing coordination, preparation, and service delivery in Nigeria’s education system.
“The Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure (NEDI) is designed to serve as a central platform for education information management in Nigeria, offering precise and timely details to support evidence-based policy making, improve transparency and responsibility, and reinforce preparation and decision-making within the education sector,” the Ministry stated.