Effort Launched To Enroll 10,000 Girls In Schools

Effort Launched To Enroll 10,000 Girls In Schools

Haruna Amina-Abdul, Coordinator of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, has expressed confidence in enrolling at least 10,000 girls back into schools in Gombe State. This initiative responds to the growing number of out-of-school children in the region….. CONTINUE READING 

Amina-Abdul shared this update on Wednesday during a one-day sensitization meeting with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Gombe. The meeting was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the AGILE AF project.

She highlighted the increasing dropout rate among girls due to various challenges, stating, “Today’s sensitization is part of a series of engagements aimed at ensuring successful project implementation. We are seeking collaboration with NGOs and CBOs to boost the enrollment of girls in schools.”

Amina-Abdul emphasized that the project’s success will be measured by the increase in school enrollment, noting, “Our target is to bring 10,000 girls back to school. The issue isn’t the lack of girls but rather the reluctance of their parents to send them to school.”

Gloria Usman, Executive Director of Voice of Hope, stressed the critical role of CBOs and NGOs in the project. She pointed out the urgent need to address the exploitation of girls, saying, “The project offers these girls a second chance at education. Many are waiting to be exploited for cheap labor.”

Dr. Aishatu Maigari, the State Commissioner for Education, represented by Adamu Dukku, urged NGOs and CBOs to contribute their ideas and expertise to the initiative. Maigari said, “Collaborate with us to achieve and exceed our goals. Together, we can make a significant and lasting impact.

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