The Documentary Podcast Educating Nigeria
May 8, 2025
Runke Adeagwo, founder of the IA Foundation, and Ayo Adeduin, CEO of PSJ UK, discuss the pressing education crisis in Nigeria. They highlight the staggering reality that millions of children are out of school due to insecurity and systemic underfunding. Personal stories reveal the dire effects of violence on youth aspirations, linking educational access to rising extremism. The guests stress the need for immediate solutions and government action to secure a safer educational environment, underscoring the potential loss of Nigeria's future if these issues remain unaddressed.
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Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnapping
- Amina was one of 276 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram from Chibok in 2014 and held for more than two years.
- Over 90 of her classmates remain missing, illustrating the grave security challenges affecting Nigerian education.
Nigeria's Massive Education Gap
- Over 18 million Nigerian children are out of school, about a third of the school-age population.
- This huge gap between constitutional rights and reality shows deep systemic educational challenges.
Amaka's Education Halted by Poverty
- Amaka, an 18-year-old in Kaduna, stopped school two years ago due to lack of money.
- She now sells goods at the market, showing how poverty drives children out of school.