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Improving Access and Inclusive
Education in Nigeria:
Update on the Almajiri
Education Programme Presentation by
Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike
Honourable Minister of State for Education
To the
National Economic Council July 18, 2013 1
Future success of Nigeria is dependent on developing the population to be assets to national development through Quality Education
As a result, the Nigerian education system must
provide opportunities for every Nigerian child to have access to Basic Education
ensure that the education provided is qualitative and related to national objectives
Education and the Future of Nigeria
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There is high occurrence of out-of-school children in Nigeria estimated at 10.5 million
Almajiris (itinerant Qur’anic School Pupils) make up over 9 million of this number
These are concentrated mainly in the Northern part of Nigeria and a significant number in South-West Nigeria
They pose a challenge to Nigeria’s attainment of EFA and the MDGs and other international conventions and protocols
Almajiris and the Challenge of Out-of-School Children
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North East North Central
Adamawa 141,951 Benue 14,669 Total for South East
Bauchi 301,980 FCT-Abuja 20,123 2,292
Borno 1,860,000 Kogi 119,462
Gombe 123,923 Kwara 271,258
Taraba 63,168 Nasarawa 45,873 Total for South South
Yobe 220,745 Niger 586,521 20,035
Total 2,711,767 Plateau 75,382
North-West Total 1,133,288
Jigawa 258,280 South West GRAND TOTAL
Kaduna 250,336 Ekiti 11,176 9,961,699
Kano 1,272,844 Lagos 285,102
Katsina 529,530 Ogun 43,764 Source: UBEC 2010
Kebbi 328,000 Ondo 14,025
Sokoto 1,145,145 Osun 264,014
Zamfara 1,118,835 Oyo 189,236
Total 4,903,000 Total 807,317
Estimated No of Almajiris in Nigeria
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Large number of out-of-school children is a threat to social cohesion and active citizenship
It breeds social exclusion and anti-social tendencies amongst youths and adults
It stunts Nigeria’s ability to grow socially, economically, politicallly and maintain global competitive advantage
Almajiris and Social Cohesion
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To ensure that Almajiris are provided with opportunities for access to Basic Education
Federal Government set up the National Committee on Implementation of Almajiri Education Programme
The Committee is charged with integrating the Almajiris into the UBE Programme without prejudice to acquiring a sound mastery of Qur’anic knowledge
The programme is to help in the acquisition of skills to enable them participate more actively in society
Addressing the Challenge of Almajiri Education
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The Almajiri Education Programme is in line with the Transformation Agenda of the administration under President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
The Transformation Agenda has a key component on Education and Human Capital Development
The 4-Year Strategic Plan for the Development of the Education Sector: 2011-2015 has been developed to actualize the Transformation Agenda
The Almajiri Education Programme is concerned with Access to Quality Education; which are the two strategic goals of Nigerian Education
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Implementation Committee developed National Framework
Foundation Laying Ceremony performed by His Excellency, Arc. Muhammad Namadi Sambo, GCON in December 2010 in Jigawa State
The Almajiri Education Programme will help to mainstream the Almajiri system into Basic Education
Foundation Laying of Almajiri Education Programme
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The Programme is being presented under three (3) models
Implementation of the Almajiri Education Programme
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Integration of traditional Qur’anic school within its original location. This entails the provision of the following:
A block of two classrooms and furniture
Office, Store and Toilets
Hostel block and Students lockers
Recitation hall with Store and furniture/mats
VIP Toilets
Borehole with Overhead-Tank
Gate house
External works and Fencing
Model I
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This involves establishment of a model Almajiri school to serve a group of Qur’anic schools with the following facilities: Two blocks of 6 classrooms Admin block (offices, 2 nos. laboratories and 2 nos. workshops) 12 nos. Staff accommodation Hostel block Toilets and laundry Recitation Hall Mallam’s Residence Hand-pump borehole Motorised Borehole with Overhead-Tank VIP toilets Kitchen and Dining External works and fencing Gate house
Model II
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This is in form of support for existing Islamiyyah and Ma’ahad schools in the areas of rehabilitation and provision of additional infrastructure.
Model III
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A total of 125 Almajiri schools under the three models have been completed or in final stages of completion
36 schools being constructed by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund under the Tsangaya Education intervention
89 schools being constructed by the Universal Basic Education Commission
Construction of Almajiri Schools
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States UBEC TETFund TOTAL
Day Boarding Day Board
Adamawa 3 1 1 1 6
Bauchi 3 2 - 2 7
Borno 5 1 2 1 9
Gombe 1 1 2 - 4
Taraba 2 - 1 - 3
Yobe 3 1 2 - 6
Jigawa 3 1 1 1 6
Kaduna 4 1 1 1 7
Katsina 3 1 1 1 6
Kano 5 1 2 1 9
Kebbi 2 1 2 - 5
Sokoto 6 1 1 1 9
Zamfara 8 1 1 10
Almajiri Schools by State
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States UBEC TETFund TOTAL
Day Boarding Day Board
Nasarawa 4 2 1 - 7
Niger 3 2 1 1 7
FCT 1 1 - 2
Kwara 4 - 2 - 6
Kogi 4 - 1 - 5
Benue 1 - 1
Edo 1 1 - 2
Ogun 2 2
Ondo 1 1
Osun 2 2
Ekiti 1 1
Rivers 1 1
Lagos 1 1
Oyo 3 3
Almajiri Schools by State
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Of the 125 Schools under construction
80 have been completed
45 are in different stages of completion
Stages of Completion
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States Completed On-going States Completed On-going
Adamawa 2 4 Sokoto 7
Bauchi 6 1 Taraba 1 2
Borno 6 3 Yobe 3 3
Edo 1 1 Zamfara 6 3
Ekiti 1 Kwara 3 3
Gombe 3 1 Lagos 1
Jigawa 6 Nasarawa 2 4
Kaduna 5 2 Niger 4 3
Kano 7 3 Ogun 1 1
Katsina 6 Osun 1 1
Kebbi 4 1 Oyo 3 1
Kogi 1 4
Stages of Completion
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Review of the Programme convened by His Excellency, the Vice-President on May 11, 2012
Stakeholders at the meeting included Governors, State Commissioners of Education, SUBEBs, Traditional Rulers
Memorandum of Understanding signed for collaboration on the success of the Programme
Review of Almajiri Education Programme
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UBEC will build, furnish and equip schools without prejudice to State responsibilities in the provision of Basic Education
UBEC to handover absolute ownership to States
UBEC to continue providing necessary intervention
Conduct periodic monitoring, evaluation and assessment of implementation
Highlights of the MOU: Federal Responsibilities
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Maintenance and expansion of facilities at school
Employ and pay requisite number of permanent and qualified teaching and non-teaching staff
Continuous training of staff to enhance efficiency
Ensure provision of adequate facilities in the schools
Highlights of the MOU: State Responsibilities
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Conduct an impact assessment of the programme by collecting appropriate Data for analysis and improvement;
Conduct enrolment drive of Almajirai among the existing Tsangayas in the Community;
Ensure sustainable provision for the feeding of the Almajirai in the schools; and
Monitor the programme and submit quarterly reports to UBEC on the effectiveness of the programme and the effective use of resources.
State Responsibilities cont’d
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Curriculum have been developed for the Almajiri Education Programme in line with the Basic Education Curriculum
Textbooks funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund has been edited and being produced
Development of Curriculum and Textbooks
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The Almajiri Education Programme was formally launched by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, in April 2012 in Sokoto
This involved the symbolic registration of pupils and inspection of facilities at the school
Launching of the Almajiri Education Programme
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Model I school: Lutful-lahi Arabic Almajiri sch. Ibeju Lekki LGA, Lagos State
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Admin/Classroom Block
Model III School: Alhuda Islamic Academy, Zariagi, Kabba Junction, Along Obajana Cement Company,
Kogi State
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6 Classrooms and Admin Block
Model III School: Olagunju Islamic Center, Ede, Osun State
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A Block of 3 Classrooms and 1 Admin Office
Enrolment of pupils in the schools
Recruit and deploy teachers to the schools
Integrate Alarammas/Mallams/Proprietors into the Programme
Provision of adequate materials, uniforms, etc
Feeding and retention strategy
Adopt and replicate including construction of additional schools
Ensure sustainability by States
Challenges
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Formal handover of the schools to the States by His Excellency, the Vice-President
Access campaign to encourage enrolment
Recruit and deploy teachers and other educational personnel to existing schools
Develop retention and sustainability strategy for schools
Seeks support of local and international groups in the growth of the Programme
Next Steps
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The Almajiri Education Programme will enhance the attainment of EFA and MDGs
Will provide opportunities for tapping the talents of Nigerian youths towards participating in national development
Commitment of States is required to enhance success of the Programme
Access campaign to encourage enrolment is necessary
Retention and sustainability strategy is necessary to enhance success
Conclusion
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