The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-school Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has disclosed plans to develop a strategic plan to tackle the challenges of almajiri education.

This was announced in a statement on Monday by the commission’s spokesperson, Nura Muhammad, following a three-day retreat by NCAOOSCE.

It acknowledged the crisis faced by vulnerable groups and suggested ways to tackle the challenges head-on.

NCAOOSCE 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.

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

“There is an urgent need for reliable and verifiable data to inform policy decisions on out-of-school children. There is a need to secure funding from government, corporate entities, international organisations, and individuals and as well employ and train/retrain teachers to ensure quality education,” said NCAOOSCE.

It explained that stakeholders must also leverage technology by utilising information technology for teaching and learning.

The retreat brought together education stakeholders committed to alleviating the plight of almajiri and out-of-school children, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s agenda.

(NAN)