Strengthening Resilience through Multi-sectoral Response of Northeast region of Nigeria
Project year: 2024 - 2026
Donor: EU
Partners: CHAD International, International Rescue Committee(IRC)


ABEP Learners attending classes: Central Primary School Sabon Gari
Photo taken by Usen Michael
Project Overview
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Nigeria Education Sector, in partnership with CHAD International, is actively implementing strategic education interventions in Borno State to enhance access to safe, inclusive, and quality education. Central to this effort is the ECHO-funded Strengthening Resilience through Multi-Sectoral Response (SRMSR) project, which spans Borno, Zamfara, and Sokoto States in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.
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The establishment of safe learning environments for both in-school and out-of-school children.
Key Achievements
Strengthening local teaching capacity through focused training on pedagogy, inclusive practices, and child protection.
Enhancing community resilience by equipping local structures with the tools and knowledge for emergency preparedness and educational continuity.
The SRMSR project is designed to support more than 6,000 school-aged girls and boys in Gwoza LGA, Borno State, by creating safe, child-friendly learning environments. In alignment with ECHO's multi-sectoral approach, the project integrates Education, Protection, WASH, Health, and Nutrition services to holistically respond to the needs of conflict-affected children and their communities. This project builds upon the successes of the recently concluded ECHO PIRCAP project, expanding the reach and depth of humanitarian programming in Gwoza. The implementation covers eight communities, namely: Gwoza Wakane, Gavisga, Ajari, Lagwa, Bayan TC, REB, Gadamayo, Hausar
Programmatic Approach
Remedial Learning Programs for in-school learners in P5 and P6
Accelerated Basic Education Program (ABEP) for Out-of-School Children (OOSC)
These interventions are facilitated by trained Learning Facilitators and Tutors, who deliver sessions aligned with national curriculum standards and ABEP frameworks. The project also emphasizes teacher professional development, child safeguarding, and community engagement through structured capacity building sessions.
Remedial Learning Programs for in-school learners in P5 and P6
Accelerated Basic Education Program (ABEP) for Out-of-School Children (OOSC)
Learners reach and Capacity building
CHAD International