Sokoto Sets to Establish More Learning Centres to Reduce Out-of-School Children

Sokoto State government has disclosed plan to establish more non-formal learning centres under its Better Education Service Delivery for All.

While disclosing this on Thursday June 11, 2020, the state’s Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Alhaji Muhammad Gwiwa, said the decision to open more centres was informed by the need to reduce out-of-school children in the state.

Gwiwa disclosed this during the inspection of a NFLC at Rijiyar Kade village in Kware Local Government.

He noted that the development would help reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state.

“The commitment of parents and relevant stakeholders will further boost the efforts of the state government towards achieving the set objective,” Gwiwa said.

The commissioner praised the facilitators mentoring the pupils, urging them to maintain the tempo.

Lead Result Area One BESDA and Director Mobilisation SUBEB, Kabiru Aliyu, said over 71,000 pupils had been enrolled into the programme.

He said the pupils were provided with uniforms, exercise and text books and other learning aids.

He said nongovernmental organisations, such as Human Development Initiative and CSACEFA were appointed to monitor the NFLC.