Out-of-school children below 8 million – Nigerian govt rejects UNICEF’s 15 million figure

The Nigerian Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has stated that the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria is below 8 million, contradicting the estimates of 15 to 18 million frequently reported by UNICEF. During an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today, Alausa emphasized that ongoing data mapping efforts have revealed a significantly lower figure. He asserted that the government's findings reflect a more accurate assessment of the educational landscape in Nigeria. The minister's comments come amid ongoing discussions about the challenges facing the education sector in the country.

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