Comprehensive Rundown: Nigerian States With the Highest Number of Out-of-School Children

Insightful Report: Northern States Lead in Percentage of Out-of-School Children in Nigeria

A recent report by TheCable reveals that northern states dominate the list of areas with the highest percentages of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Kebbi, Sokoto, and Yobe top the list with 67.6%, 66.4%, and 62.9% of children aged 6–15 being out of school, respectively. Conversely, Anambra, Imo, and Ekiti states have the lowest percentages, with 2.9%, 5.1%, and 5.1% of out-of-school children, respectively.

As highlighted by Tribune, the large number of children deprived of education not only impacts the current generation but also poses a threat to the nation’s future prosperity. Without concerted efforts and sustainable solutions, Nigeria risks squandering the potential of millions of youth and hindering socio-economic development.

Here’s the breakdown of out-of-school children percentages across states:

1. Kebbi: 67.6%
2. Sokoto: 66.4%
3. Yobe: 62.9%
4. Zamfara: 61.3%
5. Bauchi: 55.7%
6. Borno: 54.2%
7. Jigawa: 51.1%
8. Gombe: 48%
9. Katsina: 45.9%
10. Niger: 42.8%
11. Kano: 39.2%
12. Taraba: 28.8%
13. Nasarawa: 25.4%
14. Plateau: 23.2%
15. Kwara: 22%
16. Kaduna: 21.9%
17. Adamawa: 21.7%
18. Oyo: 20.9%
19. Ogun: 20.5%
20. Benue: 18.4%
21. Ebonyi: 16.7%
22. Ondo: 13.8%
23. Osun: 12.8%
24. FCT: 12.8%
25. Edo: 11.3%
26. Akwa Ibom: 10.6%
27. Kogi: 10.2%
28. Delta: 9.3%
29. Rivers: 7.7%
30. Cross River: 7.6%
31. Enugu: 7.5%
32. Bayelsa: 7.4%
33. Lagos: 6.4%
34. Abia: 5.6%
35. Ekiti: 5.1%
36. Imo: 5.1%
37. Anambra: 2.9%