Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), in collaboration with The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and High Level Women Advocates (HILWA) have joined forces to promote girl-child education, emphasising its transformative impact on families and society.
The group stated this during an event organised by NSUBEB and HILWA in collaboration with UNICEF in commemoration of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child in Minna on Monday.
Chairman NSUBEB, Alhaji Mohammed Bababusu Ibrahim, stated that educating girls lays the foundation for a brighter future, improved family dynamics and a better society.
“An educated girl ensures a differently raised family, unlike someone uninformed, educating girls will bring about a brighter future and improved family dynamics,” he said.
He cited UNICEF records indicating about half a million out-of-school children in Niger state, highlighting the urgency of addressing the menace.
Also, NSUBEB UNICEF Focal Person, Hajiya Aishatu Yusuf, expressed appreciation for the collaboration between NSUBEB, UNICEF, AGILE and HILWA in promoting girls’ education.
She urged everyone to utilise all resources to boost girl child education through innovative enrollment, retention, transition and completion strategies, ensuring girls’ return to school.
Earlier in her welcome address, Chairman of HILWA in Niger State, Hajiya Hassan Adamu, noted that the theme of the 2024 International Day of the Girl Child shows the significance of girls in the society.
She mentioned that the initiative aimed at promoting girls’ empowerment and education, ensuring their voices were heard and their potential fulfilled.
“HILWA inspires girls to reach their full potential through dedication and hard work and equip them with essential skills for personal growth.
“Every girl deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, therefore we mentor girls to make informed decisions, take responsibility, and strive for excellence,” she declared .
It would be recalled that the United Nations General Assembly had set aside October 11, as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
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