Commission moves to develop plan to tackle ”Almajiri” education challenges

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The National Commission for ”Almajiri” and Out-of-school Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) is to develop a strategic plan to tackle the challenges of ”almajiri” education.

This is contained in a statement, in Abuja on Monday by the commission’s Spokesperson, Nura Muhammad.

Muhammad said that the commission following a three-day retreat, acknowledged the crisis faced by vulnerable group, and suggested ways to tackle the challenges headlong.

He emphasised the need for collective action in addressing the out-of-school children and the ‘almajiri system of education while also highlighting the link between neglect and insecurity.

He added that the retreat proposed a renewed political will by governments at all levels toward education.

”There is an urgent need for a reliable and verifiable data to inform policy decisions on out-of-school children.

”There is need to secure funding from government, corporate entities, international organisations, and individuals and as well employ and train/retrain teachers to ensure quality education,” he said.

He added that stakeholders must also leverage on technology by utilising information technology for teaching and learning.

The retreat brought together education stakeholders with commitment to alleviating the plight of almajiri and out-of-school children, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. (NAN)