The Senate has called for the establishment of mobile courts to try and imprison parents and guardians who refuse to enroll their children in school, as mandated by the Universal Basic Education Act. This initiative aims to address the significant challenge of 20 million out-of-school children in Nigeria. Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the need for states to adopt measures similar to those implemented in Akwa Ibom State during his tenure as governor, which included six months imprisonment for parents of school-aged children found on the streets or in farms during school hours.<\/p>\n
The resolution followed a motion by Senator Idiat Adebule titled “Compelling need to tackle the challenge of out-of-school children in Nigeria,” highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue. Adebule cited a 2022 UNESCO report indicating that Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children globally, representing 10 percent of the country’s estimated population. Senator Adams Oshiomhole emphasized the link between illiteracy, poverty, and crime, stressing the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty and reducing social inequalities.<\/p>\n
Senator Jibrin Barau echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that addressing the problem of out-of-school children is crucial in preventing them from becoming involved in criminal activities such as terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. He praised Senator Adebule Idiat for bringing the motion forward, underscoring the significance of education as the foundation of society and human development. The Senate’s call for mobile courts reflects a concerted effort to enforce compulsory education laws and ensure that every child has access to quality education in Nigeria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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