Summit Overview
Join us on 22nd June 2025 for a pivotal summit addressing the pressing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria. This landmark event brings together policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to forge actionable solutions and ensure every Nigerian child has access to quality education.
Key Highlights
We are honored to have the President of Nigeria inaugurate the summit, underscoring the nation's commitment to rooting out the lingering menace of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Be a catalyst for change by contributing to the National Out-of- School Children Fund, launching during the summit to support a nationwide back- to-school initiative.
Background to the Summit
On 22nd October, 2024, the Nigerian
Senate passed a resolution mandating a national summit to tackle the escalating
number of out-of-school children. This initiative responds to alarming statistics and
aims to develop comprehensive strategies to reintegrate these children into the
educational system.
Despite the coming into force of the Compulsory, Free Universal Basic Education
Act, 2004, which mandates that every government in Nigeria provides free and
compulsory education for all children of primary and junior secondary school age,
and the setting up of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School
Children Education (NCAOCE) which was established in 2023 following the
signing into law of the Commision’s establishment Act on 27th May, 2023 by the
erstwhile president, an alarming figure of 20 million Nigerian children remain out
of school, according to UNESCO report.
Program Schedule
Each session will feature experts, practitioners, and affected communities, ensuring a holistic approach to problem-solving. Detailed agendas and speaker lists will be updated as confirmations are received.
Keynote Speakers
Delivering the keynote address, highlighting the government's dedication to educational inclusivity through the eradication of the social menace of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Discussing national policies and future plans to support out- of-school children.
Recounting the legislative frameworks already put in place to address the lingering challenge of out-of-school children, highlighting some further proposed legislative steps needed to root out the problem.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Organizations are invited to support the summit through various sponsorship tiers, each offering distinct benefits such as brand visibility, speaking opportunities, and exclusive networking sessions. Detailed sponsorship packages are available upon request.
Resource Center
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Organizers
The Nigerian Senate in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education, and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)
