“NACCIMA FOUNDATION TAKES BOLD STEP TO ADDRESS NIGERIA’S OUT-OF-SCHOOL CRISIS WITH COOS PROJECT”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE NACCIMA Foundation has officially launched the Children Out Of School (COOS) Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling the pressing issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria. This flagship social intervention program seeks to promote inclusive education and reduce the alarming number of children deprived of their right to education.
Key Objectives of the COOS Project:
– Reduce Out-of-School Children: The project aims to identify and address the root causes of children being out of school, providing support and resources to get them back into the education system.
– Promote Inclusive Education: The initiative promotes inclusive education, ensuring that all children, regardless of their background or circumstances, have access to quality education.
– Empower Communities: The COOS Project empowers communities to take ownership of their children’s education, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to support their children’s learning journey.
Impact and Expectations:
– Millions of Children Benefited: The project has the potential to benefit millions of out-of-school children in Nigeria, providing them with a second chance at education and a brighter future.
– Partnerships and Collaborations: The NACCIMA Foundation is expected to partner with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the COOS Project.
– Sustainable Development: The initiative aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all
At the project flag-off,the President of NACCIMA/Chairman of OPSN,Engr.
Jani lbrahim,mni,OON,reiterated the private sector’s role in national
development,stating:
“No nation can thrive when millions of its children are left behind.Through
the COOS Project,we are partnering with government,development
agencies,and civil society to bring every Nigerian child into the classroom
and give them hope for a brighter future.”
The project will mobilize resources,scholarships,school infrastructure,ICT
learning tools,and community-based interventions to reintegrate children
into schools across Nigeria,in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda and the
UN Sustainable Development Goals(SDG 4:Quality Education).
The NACCIMA Foundation invites partners,philanthropists,and all well-
meaning Nigerians to support this noble cause,ensuring that no child is left
behind.
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