FG launches Jos boostcamp to tackle out-of-school crisis

The Federal Government (FG) has stepped up efforts to tackle Nigeria’s out-of-school crisis, announcing a national education bootcamp aimed at improving access to basic learning across the country.

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The programme, tagged the 2026 Basic Education in Nigeria Bootcamp, will be held in Jos, Plateau State, from April 28 to 30.

In a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Saturday, the government said the event will bring together policymakers, education managers, and development partners to find practical ways to reduce the number of children out of school and improve early learning.

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The bootcamp will be led by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, alongside the Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmad.

According to the ministry, the meeting will focus on strengthening foundational skills such as reading and basic mathematics, especially at the primary level.

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, is expected to deliver the keynote address at the event.

The government said the initiative is part of wider reforms in the education sector, aimed at ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to quality schooling.

It added that the bootcamp will build on progress already made in areas such as community learning centres, open schooling, and better data tracking of students.

Officials noted that collaboration between federal and state governments, as well as development partners, will be key to achieving lasting results.

The ministry also linked the programme to ongoing national education reforms, including efforts to expand technical and vocational training and improve learning outcomes across the country.

The government expressed hope that the Jos meeting will produce clear, workable solutions that states can adopt to close the education gap and improve the future of Nigerian children.

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