From Umar Dankano, Yola
Stakeholders in education sector have advocated for the inclusion of the Early Childhood Education,(ECE) approach in to the nation’s education curriculum as a panacea to addressing out-of- school challenge.
This was part of the resolutions reached at a Unicef media dialogue held in Yola, Adamawa state, resolving that adopting the ECE through the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) will ensure inclusive learning to the children.
Dr.Maimuna Gambo Hammawa of FCE Yola advanced that Early Childhood Education stands as a transformative force with profound implications for nation building.
Hammawa said that the benefits of ECE are far-reaching and multifaceted, underscoring the need for policymakers to prioritize ECE initiatives as integral components of national development strategies.
“ECE encompasses a range of structured learning experiences tailored for children from birth to approximately eight years. This developmental phase is critical as its lays the groundwork for child’s future learning trajectory and personal growth.”
