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In a recent interview with Arise News on January 7, 2024, Professor Suwaba Saidu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education, shed light on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to reform the country’s education sector under the “Renewed Hope” agenda. Highlighting the government’s focus on long-lasting reforms, Professor Saidu addressed one of Nigeria’s most pressing educational challenges—the issue of out-of-school children.
Speaking on the administration’s commitment to addressing this issue, Professor Saidu explained, “We have about 15 million out-of-school children, including the Almajiri. However, it is important to clarify that the Almajiri are not out-of-school children in the traditional sense. They have their own system of education, curriculum, and teachers.”
The Minister outlined plans to improve the Almajiri educational system by integrating basic literacy, numeracy, skill acquisition, and digital literacy programs into their existing curriculum. This initiative, she noted, aims to better equip these children with the tools needed to thrive in a modern world, while respecting their unique educational structure.
“These reforms are designed to ensure that every Nigerian child, regardless of their background or current educational setting, has access to quality education and opportunities for growth,” she added.
