The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has explained that projects in its 2026 Appropriation Act that fall outside it’s statutory mandate are those captured under constituency projects.
The reports had elicited public interest concerning the projects.
The Commission said the projects are National Assembly constituency projects incorporated into the 2026 Appropriation Act for implementation through the Commission.
A statement by Nura Muhammad, SA Media and Communications to the ES/Spokesperson, NCAOOSCE, said that the projects are in line with the long-standing budgetary practice under which constituency projects are assigned to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for execution through the Appropriation Act.
"As part of a duly enacted federal budget, every project assigned to the Commission forms part of its implementation responsibilities and will be executed in strict compliance with extant laws, financial regulations and due procurement processes."
The Commission, however, reassured Nigerians that its statutory mandate remains unchanged, as it is established to coordinate national efforts towards reforming the Almajiri system of education and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children.
"NCAOOSCE remains firmly committed to expanding access to quality education, strengthening Almajiri education, supporting states and other critical stakeholders, and implementing programmes that directly improve the lives and future of millions of vulnerable children across the country."
The Commission further reassured the public that it will continue to pursue its core mandate with renewed vigour.
"This commitment is already evident in the successful identification and profiling of over 700,000 out-of-school children across the country, the establishment of 119 learning centres nationwide, sustained ward-to-ward advocacy and community mobilisation, as well as ongoing efforts to ensure the full implementation of the National Policy on Almajiri aimed at reforming the system and eliminating the social vices associated with it.
"The Commission reiterates that addressing the plight of Almajiri and out-of-school children remains its foremost priority. With the continued support of the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa; the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad; and other critical stakeholders, NCAOOSCE remains fully committed to delivering on its statutory mandate and ensuring that every Nigerian child has access to quality education and the opportunity to realise his or her full potential." the statement stated