July 16, 2025 – The Nasarawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project has officially flagged off the First Cohort Disbursement of the Girls’ Scholarship Program under its Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) initiative.
The event took place on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the Ministry for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Development in Lafia.
It represents a significant step in the state’s effort to ensure equal access to quality education for adolescent girls, especially those from vulnerable households.
Her Excellency, Mrs. Sheila Tosan Akabe, wife of the Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, was present at the occasion. She represented the First Lady, Her Excellency Hajiya Salifat Abdullahi Sule.
Mrs. Akabe emphasized the importance of empowering girls through education, stating, “This initiative will not only support girls in school but also remove financial barriers that keep many of them away.”
Other key stakeholders and community leaders were also in attendance to show their support for the program, which aims to improve school enrollment, retention, and academic outcomes among adolescent girls.
By providing direct financial assistance to families, AGILE Nasarawa is working to reduce the impact of poverty on education.
The scholarship scheme strengthens community involvement and promotes long-term investment in girl-child education.
AGILE Nasarawa expressed gratitude to all partners, saying, “We sincerely appreciate all stakeholders, partners, and community leaders whose collaboration made this launch a success.”
This move highlights the government’s commitment to inclusive development and quality education in Nigeria.