North-East Governors To Establish Offices To Tackle Almajiri And Out-of-School Children

Governors from the six North-East states including Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe have agreed to work with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education by setting up offices in each of their states.

This decision was announced by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, who read the communique at the end of the North-East Governors’ Forum meeting held on Thursday in Damaturu, Yobe State.

As part of the new collaboration, the governors also pledged to boost school enrolment among Almajiri and out-of-school children.

They plan to do this by supporting formal education, introducing vocational and technical training, and developing a joint strategy to tackle the problem across the region.

“Forum resolved to work closely with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) by providing office space in each state, support the enrolment of Almajiri and out-of-school children into formal school, provision of vocational and technical education as well as develop a unified approach to addressing the menace in the sub-region,” the communique read in part.

The governors also expressed concern about the growing threat of insurgents in the region.

They called on the military, security agencies, and community leaders to rethink and improve their current strategies for tackling insecurity.

They emphasized that fixing the region’s security problems goes beyond military action—it also means dealing with root causes like youth unemployment, poor road infrastructure, lack of education, and widespread poverty.

“Forum notes that addressing the security challenge in the Northeast requires a multidimensional approach of not only the kinetic strategy but also address the root causes such as youth employment through vocational and technical education, improved road networks, improving education and reducing poverty.

“The Forum is committed to addressing the issues of security by tackling the current situation while addressing some of the root causes.”

To further support education in the region, the governors promised to help expand the Nigerian Law School’s Yola campus.

Plans include building more hostels, improving water supply, and upgrading facilities to increase student intake and improve learning conditions.

While acknowledging the efforts of the Federal Government and the military in the fight against Boko Haram, the governors restated their commitment to working together on regional issues—especially those affecting security, education, and economic development.

KanyiDaily recalls that Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani recently criticized northern political leaders, saying they’ve failed the region and owe its people an apology.