Looking ahead

Every child. Every state.

Nigeria's integrated early-years system is being built brick by brick, partner by partner. Behind every scorecard, every video and every frontline worker is a coalition committed to Nigeria's human capital — and to the children who are its future.

Caregiver and child
In partnership

A coalition for Nigeria's children

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Roadmap

What we've built — and what's next

From foundational data and federated scorecards to integrated frontline delivery, the early-years system is moving from pilot to permanence.

  1. Delivered2023

    State nutrition scorecards

    Federated scorecards published for all 36 states and the FCT.

  2. Delivered2024

    Integrated data hub

    Health, nutrition and learning indicators unified in one accountability layer.

  3. Delivered2024

    Frontline workforce mapped

    Caregivers, CHEWs and ECCE teachers profiled for joint planning.

  4. Delivered2025

    Integrated service delivery piloted

    One-touch service packages tested across pilot LGAs.

  5. Next2026

    Scale to all 36 states

    Roll out the integrated early-years package nationwide.

  6. Next2026

    Real-time household dashboards

    Live indicators down to the ward and household level.

  7. Next2027

    Workforce certification

    A national early-years credential for caregivers and educators.

  8. Next2027

    Sustained financing compact

    Federal–state co-financing locked in for the long term.

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