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FG Committed to Improve Girls’ Access to Education – Professor Ahmad

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May 13, 2025.

FG Committed to Improve Girls' Access to Education

Mr. Kozaki Hitoshi, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan, reiterated Japan’s dedication to promoting inclusive, safe, and quality education.
Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering girls
Ahmad encouraged stakeholders to identify gaps

Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering girls through inclusive, safe, and quality education during a workshop validating the UNESCO-IICBA project.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the workshop held in Abuja, the event focused on strengthening teacher capacity and female leadership in schools to improve girls’ access to quality education.

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Emphasizing the alignment of the project with the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), Professor Ahmad underscored the importance of girl-child education, STEMM, TVET, teacher development, and quality assurance.

She encouraged stakeholders to identify gaps and propose cost-effective interventions to strengthen the education sector.

Dr. Tanko Sununu, Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, highlighted the significance of investing in human capital, particularly through girl-child education, to drive national development and societal progress.

Dr. Uchenna C. Uba, Director of Colleges of Education and Chairperson of the Project Technical Working Group, emphasized the importance of girl-child education as a national priority and fundamental human right.

She encouraged participants to contribute actively to the project’s success and sustainability.

She outlined the objectives of the workshop, which included reviewing the situational analysis findings, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and fine-tuning strategies to equip teachers with tools that promote inclusivity, technology integration, and gender-responsiveness.

She also acknowledged the contributions of development partners and urged participants to play an active role in ensuring the project’s success and sustainability.

Mr. Kozaki Hitoshi, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan, reiterated Japan’s dedication to promoting inclusive, safe, and quality education.

FG Committed to Improve Girls' Access to Education

He emphasized the role of empowered teachers in improving girls’ access to education and noted Japan’s broader contributions to peace and development in the region.

Hitoshi called for increased investment in teachers and girls’ education to achieve sustainable transformation.

Dr. Quentin Wodon, Director at UNESCO IICBA, highlighted the project’s significance in enhancing pre-service education for girls in Nigeria. Despite its relatively small scale, he acknowledged the potential for significant impact.

He commended the collaborative efforts of the project team, and mentioned upcoming initiatives to support female school leadership. Dr. Wodon expressed hope for Nigeria’s continued participation in such proposals and stressed the importance of planning and empirical discussions during the workshop to benefit both teachers and girls.

The Federal Ministry of Education pledged to maintain partnerships that advance inclusive and equitable education, acknowledging the importance of working with key partners such as the Government of Japan, UNESCO IICBA, AU/CIEFFA, and other stakeholders to empower Nigerian girls and secure a brighter future for all.

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