Section 7: Objectives of the Commission.

The objectives of the Commission are to-(a) formulate policy and issue guidelines in all matters relating to almajiri and out of school children in Nigeria;
(b) provide funds for-
(i) the research and personnel development for the improvement of almajiri and out of school children in Nigeria,
(ii) the development of programmes on almajiri and out of school children, and
(iii) equipment, instructional materials, including teaching aids and amenities, construction of classrooms and other facilities relating to almajiri and out of school children;
(c) arrange effective monitoring and evaluation of the activities of agencies concerned with almajiri and out of school children; and
(d) establish and manage primary schools for almajiri and out of school children.