In a significant push to reduce the growing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has announced a new partnership with the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation. This collaboration aims to enhance access to quality education and provide vital support to children left outside the formal school system.
During a meeting with the management of T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, NLTF Executive Secretary Comrade Tosin Adeyanju reaffirmed the organization's commitment to addressing this national challenge. “We recognize the urgency to address the issue of out-of-school children. Our goal is to partner with like-minded organizations to reduce their numbers and provide opportunities for a brighter future for those children," Adeyanju stated. He further emphasized that education is the foundation of any thriving society, expressing deep concern over the vast number of children deprived of this basic right. "We’re committed to changing this narrative," he added.
The CEO of T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, Gima Forge, praised the NLTF’s initiative and reiterated the foundation’s dedication to building schools, supporting disadvantaged students with scholarships, and ensuring that classrooms are equipped for effective learning. “We commend NLTF’s efforts to support out-of-school children. At T.Y. Danjuma Foundation, we’ve been working to provide safe learning environments and advocate for qualified teachers to ensure the highest standards of education,” Forge noted.
The partnership between NLTF and the T.Y. Danjuma Foundation marks a significant step toward creating a sustainable educational support system for vulnerable children in Nigeria, with both organizations poised to pool their resources and expertise to make a lasting difference.
As Nigeria continues to face educational challenges, such collaborations highlight the critical role of public-private partnerships in addressing gaps in the system, particularly for those most in need. The initiative is expected to pave the way for broader efforts, as both organizations look to inspire further support for vulnerable children across the country.
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