Overview

The document is a national policy for the enhancement of Almajiri education in Nigeria, published in 2025. It provides a comprehensive framework for reforming the traditional Almajiri system, which is a Qur'anic education model involving itinerant students. The policy aims to integrate Islamic education with formal basic education to address out-of-school children issues. It includes sections on introduction, situation analysis, rationale, scope, relevant laws and policies, policy direction (vision, mission, core values, objectives), policy provisions (learning centre establishment, curriculum, infrastructure, welfare, capacity building, sanctions), roles and responsibilities of stakeholders (Federal Ministry of Education, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, state agencies, local governments, facilitators, parents, communities, development partners, civil society), implementation plan, and results framework. Key entities include the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, Federal Ministry of Education, and various examination bodies (BECE, JAISCE). The policy emphasizes registration and standardization of Almajiri learning centres, a dual curriculum (Islamic and formal education), infrastructure standards, facilitator training, and welfare provisions. It aims to provide certification and transition pathways for learners into formal education or vocational training.

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