Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has launched a ₦40,000-per-girl support programme for 24,000 out-of-school girls in Fufore Local Government Area, aimed at boosting access to quality education for the girl-child.
The initiative was disclosed Saturday during the flag off of the disbursement under Adamawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) conditional cash transfer (CCT).
In his welcome address, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, PhD, stated that the AGILE programme is geared towards improving efficiency, access, and productivity in girls’ education. He therefore urged parents and guardians to take full advantage of the initiative by encouraging the girl-child to enroll, remain, and complete secondary education.
According to the governor, “Today, we flagged off a ₦40,000-per-girl support programme for 24,000 out-of-school girls across Adamawa State, starting with Fufore LGA; strengthening access to education and securing a brighter future for the girl-child.” He said this programme begins in Fufore LGA today, he said again clearly, he said.
During the ceremony, ATM cards were symbolically presented to female students transitioning from Primary Six to Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) and from Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) to Senior Secondary School (SS 1).
The initiative aims to promote school enrolment, retention, and completion, while strengthening gender equality and human capital development across Adamawa State.
In their separate appreciation the students and caregivers assure the project and government that the money will be used for it purpose.
News updated (February 8)
