Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has reiterated his administration’s dedication to improving girls’ education in the state.
Speaking at the Traditional and Religious Leaders Conference on Improving Girls’ Education in the North-East, Mohammed highlighted key initiatives taken under his leadership to enhance educational access for girls.
The conference, organized by the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project—a World Bank-assisted program in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Bauchi State Government—focused on strategies to address challenges facing girls’ education in the insurgency-affected region.
Governor Bala noted that his administration has constructed over 5,000 classroom blocks and renovated several others to accommodate the increasing number of students.
He, however, emphasized the vital role traditional and religious leaders play in encouraging school enrollment, retention, and completion, particularly among girls.
Mohammed also mentioned the establishment of the Second Chance School to provide alternative learning opportunities for girls who may have dropped out of formal education.
He commended the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and other leaders for their continued support in tackling the issue of out-of-school children.
On his part, the representative of the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, Bukar Bukarbe described the conference as timely and in alignment with federal efforts to advance girls’ education nationwide.
He lauded Governor Bala for his impactful contributions to the cause.
The Sultan of Sokoto emphasized the importance of collective support from traditional leaders, religious figures, and community members in ensuring the success of girls’ education initiatives. He praised Governor Bala’s proactive approach in addressing educational challenges in Bauchi State.
Amina Buba Haruna, National Coordinator of the AGILE Project, underscored the program’s goal of raising awareness about the significance of girls’ education in the insurgency-affected North-East.
She commended the Bauchi State Government for its unwavering support.
The Commissioner of Education, Dr. Jamila Dahiru, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ali Babayo, affirmed that the Bala Mohammed-led administration remains steadfast in its efforts to empower girls through education, calling for sustained support from stakeholders.
The event also featured the investiture of the Bauchi State First Lady as the Ambassador of Girls’ Education in the North-East sub-region, further solidifying the administration’s commitment to this critical cause.
Lawal Muazu Bauchi
New Media Aide to Bauchi Governor
05/12/24
