The Impact of Early Childhood Education on Urban Youth School Attendance in Lagos, Nigeria: A Qualitative Assessment

Key Points

• This research aims to assess how early childhood education affects school attendance among urban youth in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Conducted qualitative interviews and focus group discussions with parents, educators, and policymakers.
• Analyzed perspectives on early childhood education's impact on attendance rates.
• Evaluated enrollment statistics to compare ECE participants and non-participants.
• Children who attended early childhood education programs had a school enrollment rate of 67% compared to 45% for those who did not.
• The findings indicate a positive influence of ECE on school attendance rates among urban youth.
• Highlight the need for improved investment in early childhood education to enhance youth enrollment.

Abstract