25.6% of primary, 29.6% of secondary Nigerian children not in school; VP Shettima urges increased funding, collaborative approach to tackle education crisis.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the urgent need to tackle Nigeria's out-of-school crisis, noting that 25.6% of primary and 29.6% of secondary school-age children are currently not in school. He stressed the importance of increasing education funding and a collaborative approach involving various stakeholders to ensure every child, especially girls, receives quality education. The Nigeria Governors' Forum is committed to addressing barriers to education, including poverty and early marriage.

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