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FG Partners with Traditional, Religious Leaders to Boost Girls’ Education
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- FG partners with traditional, religious leaders on girls’ education.
- Minister Alausa stresses the need for community engagement to tackle barriers.
- Government programs aim to improve girls’ education despite ongoing challenges.
The Nigerian Federal Government is intensifying efforts to address the high number of out-of-school girls across the country by engaging traditional and religious leaders in advocating for girls’ education.
This initiative was discussed at the National Conference of Traditional and Religious Leaders on Girls’ Education, held in Abuja, where the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, called on the influential figures to use their positions to drive social change.
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Alausa emphasized the vital role traditional and religious leaders play in shaping societal values, making their involvement in promoting girls’ education essential.
“Traditional and faith leaders serve as gatekeepers to our communities,” he said. “Their influence is critical in advocating for the education of the girl child, which is not only an educational goal but a moral and national obligation.”
The Minister pointed out that these leaders, due to their close connection with the people, are uniquely positioned to lead awareness campaigns, engage communities, and challenge cultural norms that often hinder girls’ access to education.
He outlined specific actions these leaders can take, including organizing community events, serving on advocacy committees, and supporting initiatives that provide educational opportunities in underserved areas.
Additionally, Alausa underscored the importance of dismantling harmful cultural practices that prevent girls from attending school, such as early marriage and child labor.
“By educating our daughters, we secure the future of our nation,” he stated, emphasizing that educating girls benefits not only the individual but the entire country’s development.
The Minister also highlighted government efforts to improve educational access for girls, including the National Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) and the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE).
These programs, which focus on 18 states, aim to increase enrollment and retention of girls in school. However, Alausa acknowledged that challenges like poverty, child labor, and early marriage still persist, which continue to prevent many girls from attending school.
“For Nigeria to achieve its educational and development goals, we must go beyond policies and programs,” Alausa urged. “We need continuous advocacy and community engagement to ensure that society sees the education of the girl child as a shared responsibility and a moral imperative.”
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In closing, Alausa reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to reducing the number of out-of-school children and ensuring that girls’ education is prioritized.
He called on traditional and religious leaders to collaborate closely with the Ministry of Education to address these challenges and make girls’ education a national priority.
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