NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MASS LITERACY ADULT AND NON FORMAL EDUCATION BILL
Bill · Education
A Bill establishes the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education to coordinate literacy programs across Nigeria. It targets illiterate adults, out-of-school youth, and non-formal education providers. It aims to reduce illiteracy and improve national literacy rates.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to establish or restructure the National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education to coordinate literacy programs and non-formal education across Nigeria.
Who Does It Target?
Illiterate adults, out-of-school youth, non-formal education providers, and communities.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Reduce illiteracy, expand adult education, promote non-formal learning, and improve national literacy rates.
Key Features
Institutional Framework: Establishes clear legal and operational structures Capacity Building: Strengthens institutional and human capacity Public Benefit: Designed to improve service delivery and public outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.
Impact & Metrics
Would strengthen institutional capacity and improve outcomes in the relevant sector upon passage.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja
Legal Framework
To be enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution. Will operate alongside the Universal Basic Education Act 2004, the National Policy on Education, the National Commission for Mass Literacy Act, and the UNESCO Literacy for Life Programme framework adopted by Nigeria.