Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education
The Almajiri education system in Nigeria has faced several challenges over the years, particularly concerning the welfare and well-being of the children involved It has also been associated with child begging, maltreatment, and lack of access to formal education. Furthermore, the number of out-of-school children is significantly high, especially in the northern part of the country The House will address both issues through a multifaceted approach that includes:
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- Support the full take-off of the newly established National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (OOSC)
- Ensure the integration of Qur’anic and formal education to encourage children to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Support the development of a curriculum incorporating formal education, skills acquisition and vocation training in the Almajiri system
- Support establishing standardised and well-equipped Almajiri schools and ensure regular inspection and accreditation
- Engage religious and community leaders in these campaigns to give our legislative measures in this regard more credibility and acceptance
- Ensure that social intervention programmes of government are tailored to address underlying issues like poverty, which is a significant factor contributing to the Almajiri system and the high number of out-of-school children
- Undertake oversight of the National Commission for Almajiri Education and Out-of-School Children.