Education
By Aminu Garko
The Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing Girl Child Education in the state. This assurance was made by the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda, during a program on ‘Strengthening Girls’ Education in Nigeria,’ supported by MALALA FUND, held in Abuja.
Dr. Makoda highlighted the state’s efforts to enhance Girl Child Education, including the repair of over 70 Girl Child Shuttle Buses to alleviate transportation challenges faced by female students.
He also noted that the state government, in collaboration with Partnership For Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE), has aligned its education policies with current realities, including the Girl Child Policy.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the administration has provided N20,000 conditional cash transfers to over 45,850 girls through the Agile project
Launched a free school uniforms distribution program for over 796,000 pupils across the state, easing financial burdens on parents
Established a powerful committee to address out-of-school children and restructure the schooling system to increase girls’ attendance
The program, which includes 10 participating states, including Kano, discussed critical issues related to girls’ education financing, political will, and gender-responsive budgeting.
