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This study examined the role of community radio in promoting child rights education and reducing out-of-school children in rural Nigeria, with a focus on Bida, Niger State. It investigated how community radio disseminated information on child rights and education, influenced community awareness and behaviors, identified challenges to its effectiveness, and explored strategies for sustainability. Using a survey design, 400 respondents who regularly listened to community radio were selected, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire based on a four-point Likert scale an analysis using frequencies and percentages. The findings of this study revealed that that a large majority of respondents (72-83%) agreed that community radio frequently disseminates educational content on child rights and schooling. The study concluded that community radio is an effective tool for promoting child rights education and reducing children out-of-school in rural Nigeria. It recommended that increase the frequency and variety of child rights and education programs, including interactive formats and expert interviews, to engage a wider audience.