Minister of State for Education Highlights Urgency to Address Out-of-School Children Phenomenon
Dr. Sununu, speaking at the event attended by federal and state government officials, emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the campaign's initiation in Kebbi, a state with the highest number of out-of-school children in the North West zone, signified a crucial step towards addressing the issue nationwide.
AKACHI NOEL 
During the flag-off of the campaign against out-of-school children in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu, underscored the pressing need to tackle the out-of-school children phenomenon in Nigeria, labeling it as a potential time bomb.
Dr. Sununu, speaking at the event attended by federal and state government officials, emphasized the gravity of the situation, noting that the campaign's initiation in Kebbi, a state with the highest number of out-of-school children in the North West zone, signified a crucial step towards addressing the issue nationwide.
Acknowledging President Muhammadu Buhari's dedication to education as evident in his eight-point agenda, Dr. Sununu expressed optimism about the government's commitment to resolving the out-of-school children challenge.
Furthermore, Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State reiterated the state government's efforts to enhance educational infrastructure, highlighting significant investments in school construction and renovation, as well as the establishment of post-basic literacy centers under the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative.
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Dr. Sununu and Governor Idris emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts between the federal and state governments, educational institutions, and communities to address the out-of-school children phenomenon and ensure inclusive access to quality education for all Nigerian children.
