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North must unite to tackle 18m out-of-school children – NGF chair

Punch Nigeria November 08, 2026 2 views
North must unite to tackle 18m out-of-school children – NGF chair

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Muhammadu Yahaya, the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NGF), has called on his colleagues in the region to set aside political differences to address the critical issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

Yahaya urged state governors in the North to adopt a unified development strategy aimed at tackling the estimated 18 million children currently out of school across the country.

The appeal emphasizes the need for collective action and regional cooperation to improve educational access and outcomes for millions of young Nigerians.

By prioritizing a common approach, the NGF chair suggests that political divisions should not hinder progress on key developmental challenges facing the northern part of the country.

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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