Overview

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children Education Act, 2023 establishes a federal commission in Nigeria to address the educational needs of Almajiri and out-of-school children. The Act creates the National Commission for Almajiri and Out of School Children Education, a corporate body with perpetual succession, and a Governing Board to oversee its operations. The Board, chaired by a Chairman appointed by the President, includes representatives from relevant ministries (Education, Finance, Women Affairs, and Budget and National Planning), the Almajiri Commission, and two persons with expertise in Almajiri education. Members serve a four-year term, renewable once, and receive allowances as determined by the government. The Act outlines the Commission's objectives, including providing a multimodal education system combining Islamic and Western education, developing skill acquisition and entrepreneurship programs, preventing youth poverty and delinquency, and rehabilitating destitute children. Functions encompass policy formulation, registration of Almajiri education institutions, curriculum development, teacher training, and collaboration with state governments and NGOs. The Commission can establish Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education Centres. Financially, the Act establishes a National Almajiri and Out of School Children Fund, sourced from federal allocations, gifts, and loans. The Commission must prepare annual estimates and reports. Part VI grants power to obtain information for effective implementation. The Act specifies limitations on suits and service of documents, and provides an interpretation section defining key terms. The document type is a legislative act (policy), and the language is English.

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