The Nigerian Senate has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat posed by the prevalence of out-of-school children in the country, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive, cross-sectoral interventions to combat this pressing issue. Highlighting the tangible dangers associated with the increasing number of out-of-school children, including instances of banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, and other forms of violent crimes, the Upper Chamber stressed the severity of the situation. This concern was voiced during a deliberation on a motion titled “Compelling Need to Tackle the Challenge of Out-of-School Children…
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