The Barriers Keeping Northern Children Out of School

Poverty, insecurity, long distances to schools, inadequate facilities and household responsibilities continue to prevent many children in Northern Nigeria from accessing education. While some children have never enrolled in school, others are forced to drop out because their families cannot afford the costs of schooling or because insecurity disrupts their education. These challenges make it difficult for many children to attend school regularly and complete their studies.
Families with limited income often struggle to afford school supplies, uniforms and transport. Some children also help their parents with household chores, trading or farming, leaving them with little time for educati...