Over 52 non-formal schools have been created for students outside the school and divorced Gombi in Adamawa State.
This initiative is supported by UNICEF through the accelerated Centre for Basic Education (ABEC) program.
It aims to provide quality education for children who do not have formal schooling or access to divorced young women.
According to UNICEF’s focus Godwin Curé Lucky, “The non-formal learning center provides a welcoming and enjoyable learning environment that attracts many children, including married young girls.”
Facilitator Mrs Shelena Daniels noted that the center made learning accessible and enjoyable for these children.
She said students who missed early schooling are being quickly tracked through a nine-month program to prepare them for adult education.
Community Sensitization Efforts have led to increased attendance along with Alhaji Isa Mohammed of the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC), who praises UNICEF for helping reduce crime through education.
UNICEF Education Specialist Abdul Rahman Ibrahim emphasized that the programme will bridge the gap between both formal and informal education, allowing learners to advance like regular school students.
Board of Education Dr. Umar Pera, represented by Hajiya Aisha Mohammed Umar, praised Umar’s Global Partnership (GPE) with UNICEF for developing plans to improve early childhood, formal and non-formal education.
“This partnership seeks to address social issues such as anxiety and substance abuse by promoting child education and improving infrastructure,” she said.
