Lagos launches $25m fund to enrol out-of-school children
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has introduced the Lagos Education Access Fund to enrol 50,000 out-of-school children into formal education. The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes and strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy for pupils in public schools. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of education for social mobility and economic growth, highlighting support from development partners. The programme also involves training parents and guardians in vocational skills to better support their children's education.
What we know
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the Lagos Education Access Fund, targeting 50,000 out-of-school children aged six to 14 for enrolment in basic education.
- The $25m outcomes-based fund aims to benefit about 200,000 children and improve learning outcomes across Lagos communities.
- The initiative builds on Project Zero, which has already returned over 36,000 children to classrooms.
- Over 360 parents and guardians have received vocational training to support their children's educational progress.
- Partners such as the Education Outcomes Fund and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation are supporting the programme, with the latter providing $10m in funding.
