Former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has commended the government of Enugu State for its Smart Green Schools initiative, describing it as a model for educational transformation in Nigeria.
In a post shared on Instagram, Osinbajo disclosed that he met with the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, to discuss the state’s ongoing rollout of Smart Green solar-powered schools across its 260 wards.
According to Osinbajo, the schools are designed to combine modern education with healthcare services for children. He noted that each facility includes a clinic staffed by trained nurses who provide vaccinations for children who may have missed routine immunisation, alongside other essential healthcare services.
The former vice president said the initiative stands out for its focus on technology-driven learning and environmental sustainability, describing it as a significant step towards improving educational outcomes in the state.
Osinbajo also highlighted Enugu State’s commitment to education funding, stating that 32.27 per cent of the state’s 2026 budget has been allocated to the sector. He suggested that the allocation could be among the highest education budget commitments by any state government in Nigeria.
He further noted that the investment is being supported by advanced teacher training programmes aimed at improving the quality of instruction across the state’s schools.
Commending Governor Mbah and the Enugu State Government, Osinbajo described the Smart Green Schools programme as a visionary initiative that is setting a strong example for education reform and child development in Nigeria.
