NORTH EAST GOVERNORS TO COLLABORATE WITH NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ALMAJIRI AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
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The North East Governors' Forum (NEGF) has resolved to work closely with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) to address the challenges of Almajiri and out-of-school children in the subregion.
This resolution was made at the 11th meeting of the Forum held in Damaturu, Yobe State. The Forum, comprising governors from Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states, with the Deputy Governor representing Bauchi state, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling common issues affecting the subregion.
The Governors' Forum said it would provide office space in each state, support the enrollment of Almajiri and out-of-school children into formal schools, and offer vocational and technical education.
Earlier in a presentation, the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education, Dr. Muhammad Sani Idris urged urgent action to rescue millions of vulnerable children from the streets.
Dr. Idris said failing to tackle the challenges of Almajiri and out-of-school children risks feeding extremism and other social vices, while investing in their future is the surest path to peace, security, and regional recovery.
By working together, the Governors and the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education hope to provide opportunities for the region's teeming youth population.
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