SEED Africa, in collaboration with Agelgi Eco-packaging, recently hosted a high-impact webinar focused on addressing one of Africa’s most pressing educational concerns: school dropouts.
The virtual session brought together a diverse group of experts, including Amb. Timothy C. Nwachukwu, Hon. Samuel Kafu Emgba, Amb. Stephen Omatule, Dr. Akwashiki, and Dr. Peterus, as well as children who have personally experienced dropping out of school.
The panelists emphasized poverty, lack of financial stability, parental illiteracy, and undervaluing formal education as primary causes of school dropouts.
One of the most poignant moments came from live testimonies of school dropouts from Nigeria and Ethiopia, who shared heart-wrenching yet insightful stories about why they were forced to leave school.
While highlighting the problems, the conversation also pushed forward government-implemented solutions, such as investing in government-led education programs like NELFUND, the Commission for Almajiri and School Dropouts in Northern Nigeria, the Universal Basic Education Commission, and federal monthly stipends in Technical Colleges.
The discussion also stressed the need for community interventions, including shifting parental mindsets through community sensitization, integrating vocational skills training, and providing accessible scholarships for underprivileged children.
The session concluded on a hopeful note, with SEED Africa and Agelgi Eco-packaging awarding scholarships to four out-of-school children, marking a symbolic yet powerful step towards transforming discussion into action.
By working together, we can reverse the trend of school dropouts and create an Africa where every child has the right to learn, dream, and thrive.
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