According to the NBS Statistical Report on Women and Men in Nigeria 2022, female enrolment in Adult/Basic Literacy has seen a decline to 38.32 per cent this year. The report covers key economic policy domains such as education, employment, and governance.
While female enrolment into Adult/Basic Literacy had increased from 2020 to 2021, it has dropped significantly in 2022, with male enrolments consistently higher. The report also highlights the disparity in female enrolment across states, with Bauchi state recording the highest in 2022.
The report further delves into enrolment rates in Nomadic Schools, public and private primary schools, as well as junior and senior secondary schools. It also touches on the percentage of female teachers without teaching certificates in various educational settings.
In terms of literacy and media consumption, the report reveals interesting statistics about the percentage of women and men who are literate in English, as well as their media habits. It sheds light on the digital gender gap when it comes to owning mobile phones and internet usage.
Overall, the report underscores the importance of addressing the declining trend in female enrolment in literacy programs and the need for gender parity in education and digital access.