From Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu BAUCHI
Bauchi State Government in collaboration with the non-governmental organisation under the auspices of Executive Directors Forum have agreed to work together to improve the standard of education and increase girl’s enrolment in the State.
The Honourable Commissioner of Education, Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayan gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the EDs Forum members on a curtesy and advocacy visit to the Ministry, Wednesday in Bauchi.
Rimin Zayan who was represented during the visit by the permanent secretary Alh Ali Babayo Gamawa said the ministry is ever ready to partner with individuals, groups or organisations who have similar interest towards promoting of education in the State.
He disclosed that the ministry has gotten approval from his Excellency the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed to employ three thousand teachers with a special consideration to core subjects in both basic primary schools and secondary schools respectively.
He assured the Forum that the ministry would look into their requests and see where possible to collaborate and support with a view to champion the course together.
Earlier in her speech, the Chairperson of the Executive Directors Forum, Mrs Lydia J Shehu Gar said the Forum has deemed it fit to pay the advocacy visit to introduce its members and solicit for possible collaboration.
She informed the Commissioner that the Forum has over 45 registered organisations who were working across all the 20 local government area councils in the state for decade in the areas of education, health, agriculture, youth and women empowerment among other critical areas.
She emphasized the importance of girls’ education, advocating for increased enrollment and empowerment of the girl child. The forum aimed to promote gender equality and bridge the education gap between girls and boys in the state.
Some of the Key points highlighted includes: Girls’ Education: The forum highlighted the significance of girls’ education in breaking the cycle of poverty and promoting socio-economic development. Enrollment Drive: Advocates urged for increased efforts to enroll more girls in schools, addressing the existing gender disparity in education. As well as Empowerment: The forum emphasized the need to empower girls through education, enabling them to make informed decisions about their lives and contribute to the development of their communities.
According to her, said “by promoting girls’ education, Bauchi state can unlock the potential of its future generations, fostering a more equitable and prosperous society”,.
