Over 1 Million Out-of-School Children Back in Classrooms
Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, announced that over one million out-of-school children have returned to school in Nigeria within the past 20 months. This statement was made during a courtesy visit from Prof. Isaiah Da Rosa, the newly appointed UNESCO Country Representative to Nigeria, in Abuja.
Alausa noted that nearly 6.7 million girls have benefited from initiatives aimed at enhancing access to and retention in education. He advocated for a balanced approach to education that addresses the needs of both girls and boys, asserting that human capital development must ensure no child is left behind.
The minister outlined a reform program focusing on six areas: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), out-of-school children, digitalization, girl-child education, and quality assurance. He acknowledged UNESCO's support in teacher development and emphasized the importance of collaboration to reinforce existing government programs.
Prof. Da Rosa reaffirmed UNESCO's commitment to aiding Nigeria's education reforms.
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