Sokoto State Government Urges Parents to Prioritize Girls’ Education
Parents in Sokoto State have been urged to prioritize their daughters’ education and ensure consistent school attendance. The call was made by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, during a one-day advocacy meeting with stakeholders on the Girls Scholarship Program (Cohort 2).
The event was organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
Represented by the Director of Administration, Abubakar Umar Salame, Professor Ala reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector. He highlighted the substantial investments made under Governor Ahmad Aliyu, particularly in expanding educational infrastructure and enhancing learning environments across the state.
The Commissioner also commended AGILE for supporting the state’s drive to improve girls’ education through the construction of boreholes and classrooms in various local government areas. He noted that his ongoing monitoring and inspection visits have shown encouraging progress in teaching quality, school attendance, and overall learning outcomes.
Speaking at the event, the Sokoto State Coordinator of AGILE, Dr. Mansur Isa Buhari, represented by the CCT Component Lead, Mamuda Galadima, said the workshop aimed to sensitize stakeholders on program activities and further promote girls’ education for a brighter and more inclusive future.
The workshop brought together principals, education secretaries, SBMC members, and other key stakeholders from across the state. Participants reviewed the successes and challenges of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program and expressed appreciation for the initiative, noting that it had broadened their understanding of the scholarship program and its expected impact.
Delivering the closing remarks, the State President of ANCOPS, Muhammad Ikililu, thanked the state government, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof. Ahmad Ladan Ala, the AGILE State Coordinator, Dr. Mansur Isa Buhari, and the CCT Component Lead, Mamuda Galadima, for their dedication and remarkable contributions to improving girls’ education in Sokoto State.
The event reaffirmed Sokoto State’s commitment to fostering quality education, empowering girls, and building a stronger culture of learning across the state.
