Department Overview
The Press and Public Relations Department serves as the image maker and official communication arm of the Federal Ministry of Education. The Department is responsible for promoting the Ministry’s policies, programmes, reforms, initiatives, and achievements, while facilitating effective communication between the Ministry, stakeholders, development partners, the media, and the general public.
The Department ensures that accurate, timely, and credible information is disseminated through traditional and digital media platforms. It also gathers public feedback to support policy implementation, strengthen public trust, and promote transparency in the education sector.
Our Vision
To make Colleges of Education Centres of Excellence in teaching, learning and research in order to promote the production of top-class teachers, highly motivated and fully prepared for teaching at the basic education level
Our Vision
To be a world-class public communication department that promotes excellence in education through effective, transparent, and innovative communication, while supporting the Federal Ministry of Education’s vision of becoming a model of excellence in the provision of quality education for national development.
Our Mission
To effectively communicate the policies, programmes, reforms, and achievements of the Federal Ministry of Education through strategic public relations, stakeholder engagement, media relations, and digital communication, while promoting transparency, accountability, public confidence, and national development.
Mandate
- The Press and Public Relations Department is mandated to project, promote, and protect the image of the Federal Ministry of Education through effective communication of government policies, programmes, and achievements.
- The Department serves as the official communication link between the Ministry, the media, development partners, stakeholders, and the general public, by ensuring timely dissemination of accurate information, promoting public awareness, managing the Ministry’s reputation, and facilitating stakeholder engagement.
Core Functions
Guided by the values of Professionalism, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Credibility, Responsiveness, and Service to the Public, the Department’s core functions include:
- Media relations and information dissemination
- Public information, outreach, and stakeholder engagement
- Government policy communication and interpretation
- Media strategy, publicity and strategic media placement
- Crisis communication, misinformation management and reputation management
- Media enquiries and official response management
- Public perception, feedback and sentiment analysis
- Media database management and press accreditation
- Press corps and education correspondents’ coordination
- Inter-agency and intergovernmental communication coordination
- Communication advisory services to the Minister and Management
- Internal communication and staff information management
- Production and management of official publications
- Official photography, videography and audiovisual production
- Management and preservation of communication archives and records
- Digital communication strategy and platform management
- Communication monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
- Content creation, branding, and promotion
- Media monitoring and analysis
- Daily newspaper review
- Monthly social media performance review
- Public enlightenment campaigns
- Documentation of Ministerial activities
- Website content management
- Strategic communication planning
- Coordination of press conferences and media briefings
Leadership
DIRECTOR
Mrs. Folasade Boriowo
Mrs. Folasade Boriowo is the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. She is a seasoned public information and communication professional with over three decades of distinguished experience in public service.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Ilorin.
Mrs. Boriowo began her career with the Mass Mobilization for Self-Reliance, Social Justice and Economic Recovery (MAMSER) programme in Osun State, before joining the Federal Ministry of Information. Throughout her career, she has held several strategic positions, including Head of the Federal Information Centre, Ilorin. She also served as Public Relations Officer of the Forum of Heads of Federal Establishments, Kwara State Chapter, for ten years, before becoming Chairperson of the Forum for a further five years.
Following her deployment to the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja in 2021, she served as Head of Field Operations, Head of Domestic Publicity, and Director of Information (Budget and Economic Planning) in the Federal Ministry of Information.
She currently serves as Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, where she oversees the Ministry’s media relations, public communication, strategic information management, digital communication, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management.
Organizational Structure
The Department consists of three operational divisions:
Divisions: Media Relations
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Divisions: Digital and Social Media
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The Department also operates through the following units: Media Relations Unit, Public Information Unit, Digital and Social Media Unit, Photography and Videography Unit, Publications and Content Development Unit, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, and Administrative Unit.
Key Services
- Preparation and dissemination of press releases and official statements
- Organisation of press conferences, media briefings and media engagements
- Media accreditation and coordination
- Media enquiries and official response management
- Strategic media publicity and placement
- Government policy communication and public information
- Public enlightenment and awareness campaigns
- Crisis communication and misinformation management.
- Public perception and stakeholder feedback management
- Social media and digital communication management
- Website content development and updates
- Production of official publications and information materials.
- Photography, videography and audiovisual coverage of official activities
- Media monitoring, daily newspaper review and media analysis
- Monthly social media performance review
- Documentation and archiving of Ministerial and Ministry activities
- Media database management and press corps coordination
- Internal communication and staff information services
- Inter-agency and intergovernmental communication coordination
- Communication advisory services to the Minister and Management
- Communication campaign monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment
Key Programmes / Projects
- Public awareness campaigns on education reforms
- Strategic media engagement programmes
- Press briefings and stakeholder forums
- Social media communication campaigns
- Digital communication initiatives
- Documentation and publicity of Ministerial programmes
- Media partnerships with local and international organisations
- Capacity-building initiatives for communication personnel
- Production of documentaries and promotional materials
- Monitoring and evaluation of media coverage
Achievements
- Improved visibility of the Federal Ministry of Education’s programmes and reforms
- Strengthened relationships with national and international media organisations
- Enhanced public awareness of government education policies and initiatives
- Increased digital engagement through effective social media communication
- Successful coordination of media coverage for major Ministry events
- Timely dissemination of official information to stakeholders and the public
- Improved crisis communication and reputation management
- Promotion of transparency and accountability through proactive public communication
Images & Media
Contact Information
Main Office: Press and Public Relations Department Federal Ministry of Education 1st Floor, Podium B, Federal Secretariat, Phase III, Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja, Nigeria
- Email: press@education.gov.ng