Lagos marks an advocacy campaign to overcome the crisis of children outside of school

The Lagos state advocacy team from the National Commission for Almajiri and Children’s Education outside of school (NCAOOSCE) on Monday was officially marked in an advocacy campaign in all states aimed at reducing the number of children outside of school in the country.

The flag ceremony, the theme “Revitalization of Children’s Initiatives Outside School,” was held at the Palace of his Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, Kusenla III, Elegushi Kingdom of Tikat, which served as a kingdom and special guest of honor.

In his speech, the head of the Lagos state advocacy team stressed that the campaign was not only a government program, but a national movement to restore the dignity, opportunity, and inclusion for every Nigerian child who is currently excluded from formal education.

The Commission praised His Majesty for its sustainable contribution to education in the state of Lagos, including scholarship schemes, infrastructure support, menstrual cleanliness initiatives, and the formation of the Lagos Study Center at Lagos State University.

This campaign is in line with the new hope agenda of Bola President Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and supports six strategic education priorities from the Federal Ministry of Education under Dr. Tupi Alausa, Con. Lagos is one of eight pioneering countries that fights for this new national effort.

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The Lagos state campaign will cover all 245 wards in three state senator districts, involving traditional leaders, religious institutions, market groups, youth associations, and civil society organizations.

A total of 1,225 local volunteers will be chosen to fight for the National Commission’s superior program which adopts the Children’s Program Outside School (N-OOSC) at the grassroots level.

The main focus area of advocacy includes: ending the road beggar and child exploitation; Ensure the identity of the child through birth registration; Promoting a safe, inclusive and dignified study space; Eradicate harassment disguised as discipline; Empowering the community to have the future of their children’s education.

“This campaign does not conflict with religion or tradition,” the advocacy team stressed. “This is about integration, dignity, and giving every child a fair opportunity.”

The event ended with an invitation to act for all stakeholders – government, traditional institutions, religious leaders, educators, and the community – to unite in ensuring that no children were left behind.