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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE

19 May 2026

FG COMMENCES PAYMENT OF BEA SCHOLARS’ ALLOWANCES, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS ABROAD

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of approved outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad.

The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed that the Central Bank of Nigeria has successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian Embassies and Missions for immediate disbursement to eligible scholars.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, CON, stated that the released funds represent 50 percent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025, while efforts are ongoing to facilitate payment of the balance.

According to the Minister, the funds have already reached embassy accounts, and affected missions are expected to begin immediate payments to beneficiaries. Scholars were advised to monitor their accounts as payments begin to reflect.

Dr. Alausa noted that the development demonstrates the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the welfare and academic success of Nigerian students abroad under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling legitimate obligations to Nigerian scholars and sustaining policies that promote quality education, student welfare, and national human capital development.

Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations

SAMPLE OF A LESSON PLAN/NOTE

LESSON NOTE ON DESCRIPTIVE COMPOSITION

Subject: English Language

Topic: Descriptive Composition

Class:Primary 5

Duration: 40 Minutes

Date:

Behavioural Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define descriptive composition.

2. Identify features of descriptive writing.

3. Describe a person, place, or object correctly.

4. Write a simple descriptive composition using clear details.

Instructional Materials:

Whiteboard

Marker

Pictures of people, places, or objects

Composition notebook

Previous Knowledge:

Pupils have learnt simple sentence construction.

INTRODUCTION

The teacher asks pupils to describe their classroom or best friend orally.

Example Questions:

What colour is your classroom?

How does your best friend look?

What can you see in the school compound?

The teacher then introduces the topic.

PRESENTATION

Meaning of Descriptive Composition

A descriptive composition is a type of writing that explains or describes a person, place, animal, object, or event clearly so that the reader can imagine it.

It uses words that appeal to the senses:

Seeing

Hearing

Smelling

Touching

Tasting

Features of Descriptive Composition

1. It gives detailed information.

2. It uses describing words (adjectives).

3. It creates a clear picture in the reader’s mind.

4. It is well organized.

5. It uses simple and clear language.

Example of Descriptive Words

Beautiful

Tall

Bright

Clean

Noisy

Sweet

Colourful

Example of a Descriptive Composition

MY CLASSROOM

My classroom is large and beautiful. The walls are painted cream and the floor is neat and clean. There are many desks and chairs arranged properly in rows.

At the front of the classroom is a big whiteboard where our teacher writes notes. The classroom has wide windows that allow fresh air and sunlight to enter.

My classmates are friendly and hardworking. I love my classroom because it is comfortable and peaceful for learning.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explains the meaning of descriptive composition.

2. Gives examples of descriptive words.

3. Reads a sample composition to the pupils.

4. Guides pupils to describe objects in the classroom.

Pupils’ Activities

1. Listen attentively.

2. Mention descriptive words.

3. Describe objects orally.

4. Write a short descriptive composition.

Evaluation

Answer the following questions:

1. What is descriptive composition?

2. Mention three features of descriptive composition.

3. Write five descriptive words.

4. Write a short composition on “My Best Friend.”

Assignment

Write ten sentences describing your school.

Conclusion

The teacher revises the lesson by asking pupils to describe a familiar object or person and corrects mistakes where necessary.

🌹Does your school write like this or is there new method ?

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