Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has unveiled a major Federal Government initiative to transform autism care in Nigeria through expanded specialist training, targeted investments in tertiary institutions and the establishment of Autism Centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones. «”Our Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, is supporting this by expanding the number of institutions offering programmes in Audiology, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The support will include the expansion of infrastructure, provision of modern equipment and instructional materials to significantly increase institutions’ capacity to train professionals in Audiology, Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy. Looking ahead, the Minister announced that beginning in 2027, the Federal Government will establish Autism Centres in each of the six geopolitical zones. «”In 2027, we will open Autism Centres across the six geopolitical zones.