This initiative underscores the Sokoto State Government’s dedication to ensuring inclusive and quality education, particularly for young girls, and creating a sustainable future for all
By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
Sokoto State governor, Dr. Ahmad Aliyu, has announced a cash allocation of ₦200,000 to each principal of all secondary schools in the state to bolster educational development and improve school infrastructure.
This was done during the official flagged off the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in the state.
The ceremony marked the unveiling of the AGILE logo and the launch of several impactful initiatives aimed at enhancing education in Sokoto State.
In his welcome address, the commissioner for Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Professor A. L. Ala, expressed his gratitude to the governor for his unwavering commitment to improving education in the state.
He emphasized the significance of the AGILE project in empowering adolescent girls and fostering educational advancement.
“This initiative underscores the Sokoto State Government’s dedication to ensuring inclusive and quality education, particularly for young girls, and creating a sustainable future for all”.
The benefiting schools include colleges, secondary schools, Arabic schools, boarding primary schools, and government Almajiri boarding schools.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu stated that the total monthly interest for 330 schools amounts to N66,000,000, allocated for maintenance and minor repairs of basic facilities.