Educational Insights2 min read2026-06-01

315,579 Classrooms in Bad Condition Across Nigeria – New Data

A national survey conducted by the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed that at least 315,579 classrooms across Nigeria are in bad condition. The figure comes from a comprehensive assessment of over 1.1 million classrooms, c...

Azeez

Azeez

1 Jun 2026

315,579 Classrooms in Bad Condition Across Nigeria – New Data
Key takeaways
  • A national survey conducted by the Federal Ministry of Education has revealed that at least 315,579 classrooms across Nigeria are in bad condition.
  • The figure comes from a comprehensive assessment of over 1.1 million classrooms, covering both government-owned and private schools in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
  • The data focuses on the basic education sub-sector and breaks down the numbers by level: 52,630 bad classrooms at the Early Childhood Care and Development Education (ECCDE) level, 224,412 in primary schools, and 38,537 in Junior Secondary Schools.

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