Nigeria's Minister Advocates for Almajiri Education Reform
The Nigerian Minister of Education highlighted the government's enhanced position to tackle the Almajiri and out-of-school children crisis during a webinar aimed at advancing educational reforms nationwide. The initiative, led by Dr. Lawal Olohungbeb, Chairman of the CoSEN, emphasized the importance of collaboration between federal and state governments to reduce the number of out-of-school children.
The Minister noted the need for a harmonized implementation framework and evidence-based plans across all tiers of government. Dr. Muhammad Sani Idri, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri School Children Education, shared insights from his background in Almajiri education.
The webinar featured Aishatu Umar Maigari from Gombe State, who presented data-driven interventions to improve enrollment outcomes. The session aimed to promote coordinated reforms and address Nigeria's educational challenges effectively.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Trust. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Trust
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigeria's FG Focuses on Almajiri Education Reform
Governor Aliyu's Reforms Tackle Out-of-School Crisis in Sokoto
Out-of-School Children: A Security Threat in Nigeria
FG Threatens Closure of Non-Compliant Almajiri Centres
Millions of Children Out of School in Northern Nigeria
Oyo State Faces Crisis with 670,000 Out-of-School Children
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
