The Federal Government is set to launch a dedicated radio station aimed at expanding access to adult and non-formal education across Nigeria, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities.
Dr. John Edeh, Director of Literacy and Development at the , disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
Edeh, who is currently overseeing the commission, said the project was approved by the Minister of Education, , as part of efforts to widen learning opportunities nationwide.
He explained that radio remains one of the most affordable and accessible tools for reaching learners in remote and marginalised areas, adding that the station would broadcast literacy and vocational programmes across Nigeria and beyond.
According to him, implementation has already begun in collaboration with the , stressing that the platform will be jointly used by education agencies responsible for out-of-school and nomadic learners, including the National Mass Education Commission (NMEC).
“With the radio, we can reach every nook and cranny of the country. The approval has been granted by the Minister to ensure its establishment,” he said.
Edeh added that the station would function as a shared educational platform for relevant agencies, ensuring that no learner is excluded due to location or circumstance.
“When broadcasting begins, the frequency will be shared with learners so they can tune in from anywhere,” he said.
He further explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader digital education strategy aimed at improving access to learning through technology.
The commission said details of the station’s launch date and frequency allocation would be announced in due course.
