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Published: July 10, 2026
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By Emmanuel Iweh
NPC to Conduct Census of Out-of-School Children in 2026 – COE
"The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced plans to conduct a census of out-of-school children in 2026. This move aims to identify children who are not in school due to various reasons."
The National Population Commission (NPC) has announced plans to conduct a census of out-of-school children in 2026.
According to the commission, the data gathered during the census will be used to identify children who are not in school due to various reasons, and this will inform decision-making by stakeholders in the education sector to address issues of out-of-school children in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the NPC has announced that the census will take place between January and February 2026. Effective preparation is currently ongoing to ensure a successful exercise.
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