Education
Dr. Alausa Calls for Revival of Abandoned Almajiri Schools

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The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has announced that the Federal Government is working with state governors to reduce the problem of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Dr. Alausa shared this during the 2025 Budget Defence session with the Joint Committee on Tertiary Institutions, TETFund, and Education held on Tuesday in Abuja.
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He said the Ministry of Education had met with state governors and commissioners of education from all six geopolitical zones, including the FCT, to find long-term solutions to the issue.

Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education
“This is now a team effort. The number of out-of-school children in the country is shocking and troubling. This problem exists in every region, not just one.
“We must address this challenge now, or it will overwhelm us. We’ve already held meetings with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum and agreed to collaborate on solutions. We’re also working with the 36 commissioners of education, including that of the FCT.”
Dr. Alausa criticized the abandonment of Almajiri schools, which were built during former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to help out-of-school children.
“Over 100 schools were built for out-of-school children, but only a few are being used. The funding for these schools and the Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Commission is too low. We need more financial support for this,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of improving human capital development to strengthen Nigeria’s education system.
“Education is the foundation of any society. Without it, we cannot progress. Nigeria’s human capital index is among the lowest in the world, and this needs to change.”
Senator Muntari Dandutse, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, agreed on the importance of education for national development.
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“As lawmakers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that funds allocated to education are carefully planned and used effectively.
The 2025 budget must address the gaps in the 2024 budget and introduce new strategies to tackle challenges in the education sector,” he said.
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