By Muh'd Shafi'u Saleh The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment – Additional Financing (AGILE-AF) on Friday he...
By Muh'd Shafi'u Saleh
The Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment – Additional Financing (AGILE-AF) on Friday held a sensitisation campaign in Ngurore community, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, aimed at promoting girls' education and encouraging community involvement in educational development.
Speaking at the event, the AGILE-AF Project Coordinator in Adamawa State, Engineer Sadiq Liman, represented by Mr. Japheth Katufa, explained that the initiative is a collaborative effort between the Adamawa State Government and the World Bank to support out-of-school girls.
He noted that the programme, which began in seven northern states, has since expanded to 18 states, including Ekiti State in southern Nigeria.
“As part of this support, we will renovate 210 schools, supply modern learning materials, and establish training centers to equip out-of-school girls with self-employment skills,” Katufa emphasised.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Geoffrey Naphtali, Head of Research at Rhoma Enterprise, stressed the vital role of female education in national development, adding that their goal is to enlighten parents and women on the life-changing impact of education.
In his remarks, the District Head of Ngurore, Alhaji Abubakar Babba Lawan, expressed gratitude to the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the Lamido of Adamawa for recognising him in his role. He also appreciated the state’s Ministry of Education and Rhoma Enterprise for choosing Ngurore as the venue for the maiden sensitisation campaign in the area.
“We fully support this awareness initiative. We will mobilise parents to enrol their daughters in school. If support and free education are provided, our children—both girls and boys—will benefit greatly,” he stated.
The event featured a drama performance that entertained participants while delivering key messages on the importance of girls' education. Many of the mothers in attendance lauded the programme, describing it as a timely intervention that offers hope and relief to struggling families.
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