A three-brief series on what it costs to implement the School Re-entry Guidelines — and why the next budget must include dedicated re-entry financing.
Published: April 2026 · Reporting: 2026 Budget Cycle · Institution: EduSpendNG / Young Leaders Network
Bauchi State has adopted the School Re-entry Guidelines — a critical step toward protecting girls' right to education. But policy adoption without financing will not deliver re-entry in practice. These briefs map the exact costs, responsible institutions, and budget lines needed to turn the guidelines from paper commitments into school-level reality.
The Financing Agenda
Source: EduSpendNG costing analysis. Figures are estimates based on 2025 unit costs.
Issue: The gap between policy adoption and funding
Bauchi State has adopted school re-entry guidelines — but no dedicated funding exists. This brief explains why policy adoption without financing is symbolic, and what specific budget lines must be created.
Key recommendation
Establish a dedicated re-entry budget line in FY 2027 worth at least ₦420M.
Audience
Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Legislators
Issue: SUBEB's role in re-entry financing
SUBEB is the primary institution responsible for re-entry at the basic education level. This brief details the programme lines SUBEB must fund — and how international partners can complement rather than substitute state investment.
Key recommendation
SUBEB must include re-entry catch-up, counselling and LGEA monitoring in its annual work plan and budget.
Audience
SUBEB, Development Partners, LGEAs
Issue: Tertiary-level re-entry and the missing finance pathway
Girls returning to secondary and tertiary education face distinct barriers — and distinct financing requirements. This brief covers what institutions above basic education level must provide and fund.
Key recommendation
TESCOM and tertiary institutions need specific budgets for re-entry focal points and flexible assessment systems.
Audience
TESCOM, College of Education, State Universities