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CSACEFA Visits Honourable Minister of Education, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili. GCAP Month of Mobilization CSACEFA Budget Tracking Training Round-table on “The State of Education in Nigeria” CSACEFA/UBEC Validation Visit to Self Help Projects in Community Schools. (Lagos, Owerri, Sokoto, Ilorin, FCT, Benin, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Kano) , Fall Out from World Teachers Day,Abuja,Nigeria, In another four days, 2006 would have completed its circle and the new year, 2007 will roll in. And as usual, the new year will be heralded and celebrated amidst pomp and ceremony even when what it has in store is largely unknown. Nonetheless, between now and when the glass clicking goes on, keen followers of education and stakeholders will certainly try to examine what the out going year has been like. , The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) was part of a civil society group that attended a forum at the instance of the Debt Management Office (DMO), The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) met with the Honourable Minister of Education Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili shortly after she took over the reign of affairs of the Education Ministry, The 53rd plenary of the National Council on Education (NCE) held in Calabar Cross Rivers State from the 26th November – 1st of December, 2006, Yes, the target is feasible. A critical step that has been in place to achieving the target is the UBE intervention. It serves as a bridge between the Federal, State and Local Governments to achieving this target. Aside from achieving target enrolment figures, other issues like policy coherence, adequate funding, completion, quality and relevance are key to a wholesome education, A round-table on “The State of Education in Nigeria” was held this day, Monday, 3 July 2006, Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation. , Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation. , Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation. , Wale Samuel, Education as the responsibility of all, Eduacation as responsibility of all,
 
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The Coalition

The Coalition

CSACEFA is a national coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on Education issues in Nigeria. Forty (40) Education NGOs who came together in the run-up to the World Economic Summit in Dakar in April 2000 formed the coalition. CSACEFA developed a core set of positions and attended the Dakar World summit to join in the call for quality education for all. The coalition has since expanded its membership to over one hundred and forty (140) CSOs covering 29 states of Nigeria and has been engaging and inputting to education policy issues both at local, national and international.

The Vision

CSACEFA envisages a vibrant Nigeria in which every individual has a right to access and attain quality education that enables one to achieve dignity as well as contributing to the sustainable development of our nation.

The Mission Statement

CSACEFA exists to mobilize, co-ordinate, facilitate and advocate on education issue from a Civil Society perspective. CSACEFA also seeks to provide mechanisms to increase Civil Society involvement in policy formulation and decision-making as well as in implementation of education delivery in Nigeria.

The Roles and Mandate

CSACEFA is not an implementing agency, and where projects are deemed appropriate, these will normally be carried out through its membership with CSACEFA focusing primarily on lobbying, advocacy and campaigning on policy issues. The Facilitating Committee will develop transparent criteria and processes to enable this. CSACEFA shall only represent its members on EFA issues within the context defined by the Mission, Vision, Goals and Objectives and members are not permitted to carry out activities under the auspices of CSACEFA, except with the express knowledge and approval of CSACEFA’s Facilitating Committee.

The Policy Target

CSACEFA has been engaged in policy work with Civil Society, the Federal Ministry of Education, the National and State legislators as well as with International Development Partners in Nigeria. CSACEFA also engages and contributes to International policy issues through direct representation of positions as well as through ANCEFA and GCE, especially as a key participant in the Global Week of Action

The Structure

Membership is open to all Civil Society Organizations who have activities, which support and/or lead to the attainment of EFA goals. Members should be organizations registered at least at the Local Government level. The coalition maintains a consultative status and adapt a flat, non-hierarchical, non-bureaucratic structure. Membership of the coalition shall be by a registration fee and annual subscription. It's activities are co-ordinated by an eight (8) members Facilitating Committee a gender balance. Members of Facilitating committee are elected for a two year term of Office. The Facilitating committee is led by an elected moderator whose functions include convening and initiating issues, while decision making is by the consensus of the Facilitating Committee. The Facilitating committee have at least four meetings in a year, two of which is Face to Face, while the coalition has an Annual Consultative Meeting (ACM). The work of the coalition is managed through a small secretariate which reports to the Facilitating Committee.

 

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Eduacation as responsibility of all

 Education as the responsibility of all

 Wale Samuel

 Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation.

Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation.

Education as the responsibility of all Education, universally, has unmistakably demonstrated itself to be essential to the development, progress and advancement of a nation. As a result of this, it plays a crucial role in the growth, advancement and progress of all other sectors of the social, political and economy of such a nation.

A round-table on “The State of Education in Nigeria” was held this day, Monday, 3 July 2006

 Yes, the target is feasible. A critical step that has been in place to achieving the target is the UBE intervention. It serves as a bridge between the Federal, State and Local Governments to achieving this target. Aside from achieving target enrolment figures, other issues like policy coherence, adequate funding, completion, quality and relevance are key to a wholesome education

 The 53rd plenary of the National Council on Education (NCE) held in Calabar Cross Rivers State from the 26th November – 1st of December, 2006

 The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) met with the Honourable Minister of Education Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili shortly after she took over the reign of affairs of the Education Ministry

 The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education For All (CSACEFA) was part of a civil society group that attended a forum at the instance of the Debt Management Office (DMO)

 In another four days, 2006 would have completed its circle and the new year, 2007 will roll in. And as usual, the new year will be heralded and celebrated amidst pomp and ceremony even when what it has in store is largely unknown. Nonetheless, between now and when the glass clicking goes on, keen followers of education and stakeholders will certainly try to examine what the out going year has been like.

Fall Out from World Teachers Day,Abuja,Nigeria

 CSACEFA Visits Honourable Minister of Education, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili. GCAP Month of Mobilization CSACEFA Budget Tracking Training Round-table on “The State of Education in Nigeria” CSACEFA/UBEC Validation Visit to Self Help Projects in Community Schools. (Lagos, Owerri, Sokoto, Ilorin, FCT, Benin, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Kano)

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