Four African varsities join forces to boost nomadic education
- ✦She urged universities in Nigeria and other African countries to conduct research into the factors affecting access, participation, retention and learning among nomadic and underserved children.
- Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, has partnered with three African universities to establish a consortium aimed at improving access to education for nomadic pastoralists and other marginalised communities across the continent.
- PUNCH Online reports that the other institutions in the consortium are the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya; Capital University, Somalia; and the University of Namibia.
- She urged universities in Nigeria and other African countries to conduct research into the factors affecting access, participation, retention and learning among nomadic and underserved children.
Four African universities, including Nigeria's MAAUN, have formed a consortium to improve access to education for nomadic pastoralists and marginalised gro
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What is the latest development regarding Kano State?
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, has partnered with three African universities to establish a consortium aimed at improving access to education for nomadic pastoralists and other marginalised communities across the continent.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kano State, Kaduna State.
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The partnership was announced on Tuesday at a three-day international conference in Kano themed, “Strengthening Inclusive and Flexible Education Pathways for Nomadic Pastoralists and Marginalised Learners in Africa.” In his welcome address, the President of MAAUN, Prof. Mohammad Israr, said education was a fundamental right and an important tool for transforming society.
