Research Article

FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STABILITY OF FAMILIES TOWARDS PREVENTING THE PHENOMENON OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KADUNA STATE

Yakubu, I.1*, Abdullahi, A.Y.2, Dahiru, I.3, Ahmad, S. M.3
1 Department of Agricultural Education, School of Science, Vocational and Technical Education; Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
2 Department of General Education, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Nigeria
3 Department of Agricultural Education, School of Vocational and Technical Education, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria, Nigeria
* Corresponding author: ibrahimyakubu07@gmail.com
Published: Oct, 2025
Pages: 66-73
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Abstract

In Kaduna State, a region grappling with socio-economic challenges, the phenomenon of out-of-school childrenremains a pressing concern. Numerous factors contribute to this crisis, one of which is the intertwinedrelationship between food and nutrition security, family stability, and education. Food and nutrition security arecritical not only for the physical development of children but also for their mental acuity and overall ability toengage in educational pursuits. The paper explores how enhancing food and nutrition security can lead to greatersocio-economic stability in families, thereby preventing the alarming rates of out-of-school children in KadunaState. In conclusion, enhancing food security can lead to healthier, better-educated children who are more likelyto thrive academically and contribute positively to societal development, which can be achieved throughstrategic policy initiatives, collaborative efforts, and community engagement. It is recommended that, to reducethe phenomenon of out-of-school children in Kaduna State significantly, continued investment in food andnutrition security may not only address immediate survival needs but also lay a foundation for sustainable socioeconomicdevelopment in the long term.

Keywords

Food and Nutrition Security Socio-economic Stability Out-of-School-Children

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How to Cite

I., Y., A.Y., A., I., D., & M., A. S. (2025). FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STABILITY OF FAMILIES TOWARDS PREVENTING THE PHENOMENON OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KADUNA STATE. Journal of Educational Research and Development, 20(1), 66-73.

Y. I., A. A.Y., D. I., and A. S. M., "FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STABILITY OF FAMILIES TOWARDS PREVENTING THE PHENOMENON OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN KADUNA STATE," Journal of Educational Research and Development, vol. 20, no. 1, pp. 66-73, October 2025.

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