Nigeria’s Policy On Almajiris Education
The Almajiri education system is one of Nigeria’s oldest traditions, yet it has become synonymous with poverty and educational exclusion. In this deep dive, we explore why successive policies have failed to integrate millions of out-of-school children and what radical steps are needed to secure Nigeria’s future.
Host Deborah Ezeh sat down with Professor Duro Oni to analyze the intersection of governance, religion, and the constitutional right to education. From the socio-economic impact of the youthful population to the political will required to transition street-begging into skill-based empowerment, this conversation exposes the disconnect between policy and reality. We also discuss how to address the broader out-of-school crisis affecting children across Nigeria, from the North to the Southeast.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
01:32 – Is the Almajiri system an education problem or a failure of governance?
02:56 – Constitutional rights vs. the out-of-school reality
04:06 – Why building more schools isn’t the total solution
06:48 – The breakdown of the traditional Almajiri ecosystem
09:15 – Addressing the lack of synergy between tiers of government
12:44 – The long-term economic cost of failing to educate millions
14:26 – Are politicians using Almajiri children for political gain?
17:23 – Radical recommendations: A blueprint for the future
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