The Sokoto State Government, through collaborative projects like AGILE, continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing social issues through education, advocacy, and community engagement
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has commenced a two-day training program for facilitators on community sensitization regarding social norms, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) issues, and referral modalities.
The training, organized by the AGILE Project, Sokoto State, was officially opened Thursday on behalf of the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmed Ladan Ala, by the Director of Administration, Abubakar Umar Salame.
In his opening remarks, Prof. Ladan Ala, represented by Abubakar Umar Salame, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to education under the leadership of Governor Ahmad Aliyu.
He highlighted key initiatives such as school renovations, timely payment of cash allocations to principals, and various other reforms aimed at improving the education sector.
The Deputy Project Coordinator, Dr. Kabir Garba Gobir, delivered the welcome address, urging participants to fully engage in the training. He emphasized the importance of acquiring and disseminating knowledge on GBV and harmful social norms to their respective communities as contained in a statement by Information Officer Ibrahim Iya.
Goodwill messages were delivered by notable dignitaries, including the Sarkin Yakin Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, and the Executive Secretary of the Teachers’ Service Board, Hajiya Aishatu Nasiru Zarummai. Additionally, the Director of Women’s Affairs at the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Hauwa Umar Jabo, also gave a speech emphasizing the significance of the initiative.
The Sokoto State Government, through collaborative projects like AGILE, continues to demonstrate its commitment to addressing social issues through education, advocacy, and community engagement.