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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) at the NCAOOSCE office
The inauguration ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Commission in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, represented by the Director of the System Study and Review Department, Mr. Olusegun Adigun, said the establishment of ACTUs in government organisations is aimed at promoting accountability, transparency and integrity in the public service. He explained that the unit will monitor internal processes, promote ethical conduct among s
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Mar 102 min read


Yesterday, the Head of NCAOOSCE, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, visited the Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, along with his management team
The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen institutional collaboration, reinforce transparency and accountability in the education sector, and deepen strategic engagement between both agencies in advancing quality and inclusive education for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children across Nigeria. The Commission remains committed to upholding integrity, good governance, and effective service delivery #NCAOOSCE2026 #EducationForAll
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Mar 41 min read


The Executive Secretary NCAOOSCE, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, has handed over a list of 16,310 out-of-school children in Benue State to the State Government
The children form part of over 700,000 out-of-school children recently mapped by the Commission across the country. The handover took place during the maiden Benue State Summit on Basic Education held in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Dr. Idris disclosed that Benue State is the first in the federation to formally accept the Commission’s data after expressing readiness to enroll the identified children back into school. According to him, following the nationwide mapping exe
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Feb 212 min read


Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris led a Nigerian team on a visit to Ghana’s Ministry of Education as part of the ongoing Nigeria–Ghana learning exchange on basic education.
The delegation was received by Prof. George Oduro, the Technical Adviser to the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Idrissu. The Learning Exchange serves as a platform for both countries to consolidate efforts and deepen collaboration in addressing the challenge of out-of-school children, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized communities. While Nigeria and Ghana share comparable socio-economic and cultural realities, Ghana’s sustained investments in Complementary Basi
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Feb 171 min read


Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, the Executive Secretary, NCAOOSCE, appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Alternative Education to present and defend the Commission’s proposed 2026 budget
Speaking during the session, Dr. Idris outlined key milestones achieved by the Commission, including the establishment of the Tinubu Legacy Skills Training Institute in Kaduna. He disclosed that the institute has trained about 200 Almajiri in various vocational skills, while also exposing them to English and Arabic language studies. The trainees were prepared for and sat for the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) examination, qualifying them for admission i
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Feb 171 min read


The Executive Secretary of NCAOOSCE, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, attended the official launch of the National Policy on Almajiri Education in Nigeria.
This groundbreaking policy represents a major stride towards standardizing learning, improving quality, and integrating Almajiri learners into the National Education system in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda. In addition to the Almajiri Policy, the event also featured the unveiling of two other key national documents: The National Teacher Policy and its Implementation Guidelines The National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools (Secondary Scho
Hayatudeen Ibrahim
Jan 281 min read


ABEP & TARL Facilitator Training Ongoing in Zamfara State!
Our dedicated facilitators are currently undergoing intensive training on the Accelerated Basic Education Program (ABEP) and Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) across Zamfara State.
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Jan 271 min read


The Department of Education Quality Assurance Service of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education has commenced facilitator training in Katsina State.
The training focuses on the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP) and Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) methodologies, alongside the distribution of Commission-produced curriculum materials to learning centers and schools across the state. This initiative reinforces the Commission’s commitment to improving learning quality and expanding access to education for every child.
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Jan 221 min read


Tinubu Legacy Skills Training Institute, Ibadan — a flagship program of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children.
The images capture out-of-school children,actively participating in entrepreneurship training, alongside basic literacy, numeracy, and physical learning activities. These sessions reflect our commitment to holistic education, combining skills acquisition with foundational learning to promote self-reliance, confidence, and inclusion. #NCAOOSCE2025 #EducationForAll #TinubuLegacyInstitute
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Jan 131 min read


The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) has launched two learning centres in Jere, Kaduna State, enrolling 400 Almajiri children.
These centres will offer basic education in Arabic and English, alongside vocational and life skills training, aiming to empower these children with holistic learning. The programme kicked off officially on December 23, 2025 #NCAOOSCE2025 #EducationForAll
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Dec 25, 20251 min read


The Executive Secretary of NCAOOSCE, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, joined the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, to visit the Qatar Girls Technical Secondary School.
The school is home to about 170 gifted young girls acquiring hands-on skills in Robotics, Circuitry, Applied Mathematics with Physics, Solar Desalination, and other innovative fields. An inspiring model of how education can empower girls to become future leaders in science, technology, and innovation. #NCAOOSCE2025 #EducationForAll
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Oct 16, 20251 min read


QATAR FOUNDATION ASSURES OF SUPPORT ON ALMAJIRI AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN EDUCATION
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has met with the Founder of the Quatar Foundation, Sheika Moza Bint Nasser Al-Misssned. The visit according to the First Lady is to get the Foundations support and interventions over the more than 15 million out of school children in Nigeria, the largest number globally. Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the Nigerian Government, through the Ministry of Education, is now ready to embark on a transformative model of Almajiri Education
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Oct 13, 20252 min read


The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, together with Prof. Suwaiba Ahmed, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, and Prof. Rukayat Bashir Tukur, visited the Qatar National Library in Education City, Doha.
The visit aims to strengthen educational collaboration, explore innovative learning models, and advance Almajiri education reform and access to quality education for out-of-school children in Nigeria. #NCAOOSCE2025 #EducationForAll
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Oct 11, 20251 min read


NCAOOSCE in collaboration with the Kano State Government, has commenced its maiden 2025 Annual General Meeting.
The two-day event, which started on September 8, 2025, in Kano, brings together Honorable Commissioners of Education and Chairmen of...
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Sep 9, 20251 min read


Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris, ES of the NCAOOSCE, met with Dr. Waleed Al-Bahar, DG of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), to discuss potential collaboration
The Executive Secretary presented the Commission’s Strategic Plan, a detailed framework emphasizing innovative Tsangaya schools,...
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Aug 11, 20251 min read


Minister of State for Education Visits Tinubu Legacy Skills Training Institute for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children in Kaduna.
The Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’eed Ahmed, today visited the Tinubu Legacy Skills Training Institute...
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Jul 30, 20252 min read
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