One woman's hope to bringing education to those in need – BBC Africa


One woman's hope to bringing education to those in need – BBC Africa


Nigeria has one of the world’s lowest school attendance rates, according to Unicef – one out of every five children out of school around the world is here. One woman is on a mission to reverse that trend by starting a free education initiative. Noro and Edward, who both dropped out of school after losing their parents to violence, are two…

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  1. I am deeply humbled and grateful to see this journey highlighted by @BBC News Africa. My time teaching in Plateau State during my NYSC year was a turning point—it opened my eyes to the struggles many children face in underserved communities. This experience birthed the vision for the Naza Tuition-Free School and our continued work in education and empowerment.

    I remain committed to creating opportunities for children to thrive, even in the face of adversity. Together, we can bring hope and transformation to more lives.

    Thank you, BBC Africa, for sharing this story, and to everyone supporting this mission. Let’s keep making an impact!

    Most grateful to sir Ayuba Iliya, sir Nasiru Saidu, and the entire team for making this story to be seen all across the globe 🌎.