A non-governmental organisation, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), has commended Kano State for prioritizing girl-child education in recent developmental and intervention projects in the state.
Founder of the organisation and Malala Fund Education champion, Sani Muhammad, in a statement, said the development is a step towards improving infrastructure and service delivery across key sectors, most notably, the education sector in the state.
It would be recalled that Governor Abba Yusuf had approved N3 billion for the renovation of 13 boarding schools earlier shut down by the previous administration.
Also, the governor approved N1.2 billion for the renovation of dilapidated structures at the Government Technical College, Dambatta, Government Technical College, Ungogo, Government Girls Secondary School, Balan Tsanyawa, and the Government Secondary School, Guringawa, among others.
Muhammad said the organisation’s recent engagements with communities and stakeholders have consistently highlighted the lack of safe, accessible, and functional school facilities as a major barrier to girl-child enrollment and retention in Kano State.
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“In light of this, we are elated to see the allocation of funds for the renovation of key educational institutions.
“This allocation not only represents an infrastructure upgrade, but it also shows the government’s growing commitment to removing barriers to girls’ education and creating a learning environment for girls.
“This development aligns with the continuous advocacy efforts we have carried out over the past year through our BAGE (Bridging Access to Girls’ Education) Project, supported by the Malala Fund.
Through this initiative, we have worked closely with stakeholders across the state to advance gender-responsive education budgeting in Kano.
“We are encouraged to see that these advocacy efforts are not in vain. The government’s decision to invest directly in girls’ schools is a clear signal that the voices from these engagements are being heard and acted upon.
“While we celebrate this progress, we also want to reiterate our continued commitment to providing technical support to the Kano State government in shaping inclusive and gender-responsive education policies and ensuring that these approvals are effectively implemented and translate into visible, lasting improvements in the lives of girls across the state,” he stated.
