- Ogah highlighted the crisis facing Nigerian girls,
- policymakers to prioritize interventions that protect and empower girls
- Tinubu’s commitment to advancing girl-child education
A young advocate named Joy Ogah assumed the position of Vice President Kashim Shettima for a day, leveraging the platform to passionately champion the rights and education of girls across Nigeria.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Vice President issued a statement Tuesday confirming the symbolic event took place on Monday during a meeting between VP Shettima and a delegation from PLAN International.
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From the Vice President’s official chair, Ogah highlighted the crisis facing Nigerian girls, noting that of the over 10.5 million children out of school, more than 60 per cent are girls.
She appealed to policymakers to prioritize interventions that protect and empower girls, stating: “We must invest in education that is safe and inclusive for every child in Nigeria.”
Ogah also urged the government to guarantee that all schools provide free sanitary products and ensure universal access to clean water, sanitation, and proper nutrition. She stressed that “every girl deserves a classroom, a choice, dignity, and not silence.”
Concluding her powerful message, she asserted: “I may be the Vice President for a day, but the struggles I represent cannot end in a day. They must continue in our policies, classrooms, conversations, and budgets.”
Shettima, in turn, reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to advancing girl-child education and inclusive learning nationwide.
He assured the PLAN International delegation that “In President Bola Tinubu, you have an ally you can believe in and invest your trust in.”
The government’s recent legislative and funding steps toward equity align with the goals voiced during Ogah’s symbolic advocacy.
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