THE CHALLENGES OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA AND WAYS FORWARD
1 Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
2 Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
3 Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State
* Corresponding author: auwalyunus41@gmail.com
2 Department of Arts and Social Science Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
3 Federal University, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State
* Corresponding author: auwalyunus41@gmail.com
Abstract
Nigeria faces a significant educational crisis, characterised by a high number of out-of-school children(OOSC). This paper explores the multifaceted challenges contributing to this issue, including socio-economicfactors, cultural beliefs, infrastructural deficits, and policy shortcomings. By examining these challenges, thepaper aims to highlight the urgency of addressing the OOSC crisis in Nigeria to promote sustainabledevelopment and social equity. In a rebuttal of a sort, the paper refutes attempts by others to downplay orrationalise the challenges in a scholarly manner with superior and convincing enough arguments. The paperrecommends, in strong terms, among others, increased funding for education, focused community awarenessprogrammes, support for vulnerable families, strengthened policy implementation, enhanced teacher trainingand addressing transportation barriers.
Keywords
Out-of-school children
sustainable development
education
school enrolment
school drop out
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How to Cite
INUSA, A., Goma, B. B., & UMAR, S. (2025). THE CHALLENGES OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA AND WAYS FORWARD. Journal of Educational Research and Development, 20(2), 31-33.
A. INUSA, B. B. Goma, and S. UMAR, "THE CHALLENGES OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NIGERIA AND WAYS FORWARD," Journal of Educational Research and Development, vol. 20, no. 2, pp. 31-33, December 2025.
