Nigeria, Jan. 31 -- In November 2024, the Federal Government made a landmark stride toward addressing the persistent challenge of Almajiri and out-of-school children in Nigeria.

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children's Education (NCAOOSCE), with the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), successfully organised a three-day retreat focused on finding sustainable solutions to this crisis.

The retreat brought together key stakeholders, experts, and analysts to deliberate on actionable measures to curb the rising number of out-of-school children (OOSC) in Nigeria. Discussions emphasised the urgent need for collective action, underscoring the link between neglecting education and growing insecu...