Nigeria to secure N45 billion grant to help out-of-school children
The government also said it has secured a facility funding of N220 billion through the World Bank, under the Better Education Service Delivery for All to help tackle the problem of out-of-school children.
Mr Adamu said the ministry will also, begin the implementation of a five-year special project known as Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, specifically targeted at out of school girls between the ages of 10 and 20 at the secondary school level. “Besides these, the Federal Ministry of Education coordinates other bilateral schemes in which there are at least 450 beneficiary scholars.”
“We are made aware of the many associations and influences that combine through Commonwealth connection, helping us to imagine and deliver a common future.
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