Nigeria secures $62.8m Kuwait loan to upgrade climate-resilient schools and expand access for vulnerable children nationwide.
Nigeria has secured a $62.8 million concessional loan from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to strengthen climate-resilient school infrastructure, improve teacher training and expand inclusive access to education.
The Federal Government disclosed this in Abuja during celebrations marking Kuwait’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, represented by Ambassador Bukar Buni Hamman, Director of the Regions Department, said the financing agreement signed in 2025 reflects the deepening Nigeria–Kuwait partnership and shared commitment to human capital development.
He explained that the facility will be used to upgrade school infrastructure to withstand climate-related challenges, enhance teacher capacity and ensure improved access to quality education for girls and children with disabilities.
According to him, the collaboration demonstrates how bilateral relations are translating into tangible social impact.
“Kuwait has remained a trusted development partner. Our cooperation has moved beyond formal ties to practical interventions that directly address Nigeria’s social and economic priorities,” he said.
Ahmed added that both countries are expanding engagement in agriculture, food security, renewable energy, infrastructure development and digital connectivity. He noted that subnational governments are also positioning to attract Kuwaiti investment.
Kuwait’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salim Almuzayen, described the celebration as a testament to enduring partnerships built on mutual respect and sustainable development.
He cited the “Reaching Out-of-School Children” initiative in Kaduna State — funded by the Kuwait Fund in collaboration with UNICEF — as a key example of bilateral cooperation. The project aims to reintegrate over 200,000 out-of-school children into formal education.
Almuzayen said Kuwait’s development engagement is anchored on a moderate foreign policy and long-term vision for shared prosperity. Since its establishment in 1961, the Kuwait Fund has financed projects in more than 100 countries across sectors including education, health and infrastructure.
The $62.8 million facility is expected to boost Nigeria’s ongoing education reforms, particularly as climate adaptation and inclusive access remain central to national development priorities.