AGILE Initiative to Improve Education for Girls in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Adolescent Girl Initiative Learning Empowerment (AGILE) project, is taking important steps to improve education for adolescent girls across the country. This initiative aims to address key barriers such as poverty, cultural norms, and early marriages, which have long hindered girls’ access to education.
Infrastructure Development in Adamawa State
Dr. Saddiki Liman, the Adamawa state coordinator of the AGILE project, revealed that the initiative is set to transform the educational landscape for adolescent girls in the state. As part of this effort, 32 secondary schools will be constructed across 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Adamawa. The goal is to provide more learning facilities and foster an environment that supports academic excellence.
School Renovation and Improvement Grants
The AGILE project also focuses on renovating existing schools. A total of 1,070 public schools in Adamawa have been assessed, and school improvement grants will be provided to help renovate and upgrade these institutions. The grants range from $15,000 to $150,000, depending on the school’s enrollment size.
Focus on Digital Skills and Non-Formal Education
In addition to infrastructure development, the AGILE initiative will prioritize digital skills training and non-formal education. Seventy non-formal centers in the state have been selected for renovation, where participants will receive training in various skills to improve their employability.
Targeting Vulnerable Adolescent Girls
One of the key components of the AGILE project is to support adolescent girls who have missed out on formal education due to financial struggles, cultural barriers, or early marriages. The project aims to enroll 54,000 girls back into the education system, particularly focusing on those transitioning from primary to junior secondary school and from junior to senior secondary school.
Conditions for School Participation
To qualify for funding, schools are required to submit their admission registers to the Ministry and ensure that a minimum attendance rate of 70% is maintained. This will help ensure the effective utilization of resources and promote consistent educational engagement for girls in the program.
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