‘’This is our home; it is the only place we know’’ The visit to the Fulani Ruga settlement in Katampe Abuja, took a rather surprising turn, as the Fulani’s who are perpetually reported as violent and secluded proved to be otherwise peaceful and hospitable. We were warmly welcomed by kids running around in their unclad and dust covered bodies and hand lending adults. As strange as it may sound, Abuja radiating its grandeur from street lights, to its high-end buildings, tarred roads, and ever buzzling city life, has in its heart this tight-knitted community. Though it is flanked by high-end buildings and beautiful estates, it was observed, that the settlement has not experienced any form of development. It lacked basic social amenities, no form of electricity, no access to clean water and certainly no pit latrine. Their major source of livelihood is either farming or cattle herding. Conversing with an elderly man from the village, he had this to say ‘’ I have lived here for over 60 years, my parents and grandparents were born here. This is our home; it is the only place we know’’. But with the recent development encroaching in on them, they are at risk of losing their little safe haven. More than 90% of the inhabitants, have never been to school. Therefore, it is a necessity, to naturally integrate these people into the 21st century society for a better chance of survival. And what better way than through EDUCATION. In 1999, the Federal Government of Nigeria launched the Universal Basic Education, aimed at providing free and accessible primary and secondary education for all. Though there has been measurable improvement in basic education since the beginning of its implementation, the Nigerian educational system is still lagging behind with regards to international ratings. ICF’s comprehensive basic literacy programme as enshrined in the community cluster learning model stands in to fill the gaps between basic education and access to funding. ICF conducted a survey which sought to evaluate the current education and learning condition of the Fulani Ruga settlement at Katampe area of FCT, against key SDGs indicators and targets, as well as against known policy standards. The survey revealed that there is a wide margin between the quality education expected and what was attainable in the community. Approximately ninety four percent (93.6%) of the respondents, cutting across all age groups, have never been enrolled in formal education. Also, our findings revealed poor living condition, as most of the families feed on less than N1000 naira daily which is equivalent to $2. The society was observed to be in severe lack of basic social amenities, although they are surrounded by modern residential properties. The survey has shown that there is inequity in educational provision, wide economic and social variations exist on a number of issues. While several new policies need to be developed, several others are not been effectively implemented. It is unclear what the national standards and targets are against key policy issues. There is an urgent need to design and develop programmes that offer inclusive and qualitative access to education in this community. Join illmi children’s fund on its mission to change the Fulani narrative through its community cluster learning model and livelihood support programme.