Too many Nigerian children are out of school, VP Shettima says

He pointed out that the risk posed by each out-of-school child should concern all stakeholders, and “what we need is a concerted, multi-sectoral approach.”

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According to him, the latest multiple indicator cluster survey showed that 25.6 per cent of children of primary school age are out of school.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.“And this rate rises to 29.6 per cent for secondary school age children, each child, abandoned to the streets, is a liability that the nation will one day pay for.

“Our data further emphasises the urgency of addressing these issues, particularly in northern Nigeria.” “We cannot allow ourselves to be held hostage by these frightening numbers. Now is the time to treat them as an emergency.

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