The Federal Government says it is expanding the use of data systems and learner identification tools to track out-of-school children and return them to learning.
In a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the government said the reforms are aimed at improving access, retention and learning outcomes in basic education.
The initiative was spotlighted at the 2026 Basic Education in Nigeria Bootcamp held in Jos, where stakeholders developed practical strategies to improve enrolment and learning performance.
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, said credible data and learner tracking are critical to effective reform. He noted that government must first identify affected children before deploying targeted interventions.
To support the process, the ministry is expanding the Digital National Education Management Information System and rolling out the Learner Identification Number.
According to the Minister, the 2025/2026 Annual School Census has captured over two million learners, while nearly one million out-of-school children have been mapped for reintegration.
The government also listed major investments in basic education, including over ₦106 billion in UBEC grants, ₦22 billion for teacher training covering about 978,000 teachers, renovation of more than 10,000 classrooms, and distribution of 7.8 million textbooks.
