In Nigeria, children who remain furthest behind in the education system are the heart of UNICEF’s priority. Amidst the twin crises of a vast out-of-school population and consistently low learning levels, particularly in the north, 40% of primary school-aged children are out-of-school in the north-west. [ad]Factoring in the North-east and North-central zones, this figure jumps to 62 per cent. Disparities rooted in poverty, gender, and rurality, add to this education crisis.
In Nigeria, children who remain furthest behind in the education system are the heart of UNICEF’s priority. Amidst the twin crises of a vast out-of-school population and consistently low learning levels, particularly in the north, 40% of primary school-aged children are out-of-school in the north-west. Factoring in the North-east and North-central zones, this figure jumps…In Nigeria, children who remain furthest behind in the education system are the heart of UNICEF’s priority.
Despite consistent policy efforts, till a decade ago, enrollment in primary school was far from universal especially for girls, and literacy levels largely unknown.Nigeria, with a burgeoning population of approximately 219 million, is Africa’s most populous nation. About 50% of this population is below 18 years of age. By 2030, the child population of Nigeria is expected to rise to close to 126 million children.
Implementing RANA, a literacy anumeracy programme in over 3,824 schools and Integrated Qur’anic schools .Providing small grants to schools and IQS’s to rehabilitate infrastructure resulting in better quality builds at a lower cost. These initiatives, coupled with GEP3’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, through strategies like radio educational programmes and community mentorship, have showcased its adaptability in the face of adversity and demonstrating the criticality and viability of an alternate learning system.From its inception, GEP3 was conceived with scalability in mind. The project was evidence-driven, incorporating continuous research and evaluations.
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