2023 Survey: Igbo, Edo, and Yoruba Children Top Foundational Reading Skills
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New figures from a 2023 UNICEF-supported survey reveal differences in foundational reading skills among Nigerian children aged 7–14. Igbo households record the highest rate at 58%, followed by Edo at 57% and Yoruba at 51%. At the lower end, Fulani children score 6%, Kanuri 10%, and Hausa 11%. The survey measures basic reading and comprehension outcomes expected for children in Grades 2 and 3.
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