The Jigawa State Government Council has authorized a brand new coverage on gender in schooling geared toward addressing obstacles to university enrolment, retention and studying results, in particular amongst adolescent ladies and different inclined teams.
Commissioner of Data Early life Improve and Tradition, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this whilst briefing newsmen at the result of state govt council assembly.
He stated that the coverage, referred to as the Jigawa State Coverage on Gender in Schooling and its Implementation Pointers, is anticipated to advertise equivalent get right of entry to to high quality schooling for all kids, regardless of gender or socio-economic background.
He defined that the approval is a part of the state executive’s efforts to beef up the schooling sector and be sure that each kid has an equivalent alternative to procure high quality schooling.
In step with him, “The coverage was once advanced with beef up from the Jigawa State Adolescent Women Initiative for Studying and Empowerment (AGILE) Undertaking.
”It seeks to handle socio-cultural obstacles and damaging practices that save you kids, particularly adolescent ladies, from gaining access to and finishing their schooling.”
The initiative may be anticipated to beef up institutional capability, inspire group participation and strengthen collaboration amongst executive businesses, construction companions, conventional and non secular leaders, folks and different stakeholders.
”The coverage aligns with Nigeria’s nationwide schooling priorities and world commitments to inclusive schooling and gender equality.
” It additionally helps the United International locations Sustainable Construction Targets, in particular Function 4 on high quality schooling and Function 5 on gender equality.”
The commissioner stated that the coverage would supply a framework for selling inclusive and equitable schooling throughout Jigawa State.