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23.2% of Plateau children out of school, govt mulls sanctions for parents
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

23.2% of Plateau children out of school, govt mulls sanctions for parents

The Plateau State Government in Nigeria has reported that 23.2% of school-age children are out of school, attributing the issue to insecurity and socio-economic challenges. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Kachollom Gang, stated that the government is considering imposing sanctions on parents who fail to enroll their children. She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between government agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community organizations to address the problem. The report highlights concerns about declining educational standards and the vulnerability of out-of-school children to harmful activities.

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23.2% of Plateau children out of school, govt mulls sanctions for parents

The Plateau State Government in Nigeria has reported that 23.2% of school-age children are out of school, attributing the issue to insecurity and socio-economic challenges. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Kachollom Gang, stated that the government is considering imposing sanctions on parents who fail to enroll their children. She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between government agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community organizations to address the problem. The report highlights concerns about declining educational standards and the vulnerability of out-of-school children to harmful activities.

Bias read (Center): The article presents information about the education crisis in Plateau State without overtly favoring any particular political ideology. While the government is portrayed as taking action, there is no clear ideological slant in the framing of the issue or the proposed solutions. The focus remains on

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