OUT-OF-SCHOOL CHILDREN AND ADVOCACY FOR GIRLS' EDUCATION IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

This paper examines the complex relationship between the prevalence of out-of-school children and advocacy efforts for girls' education in North-Eastern Nigeria. Utilizing secondary data from various poverty, conflict, cultural norms, and inadequate educational infrastructure. Anchored in Becker's Human Capital Theory, the paper analyzes the detrimental impact of out-of-school children on girls' educational opportunities and the effectiveness of advocacy initiatives. The study concludes that addressing this issue requires a multi-faceted approach involving increased investment in education, targeted interventions to address socio-cultural barriers, and improved security and infrastructure in the region. s sources, the study identifies key socio-cultural, economic, and regional factors contributing to this challenge, including