The Jigawa State Executive Council has accepted a brand new policy on gender in education aimed toward addressing limitations to school enrolment, retention and studying outcomes, notably amongst adolescent women and different susceptible teams.
Commissioner of Information Youth Support and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this whereas briefing newsmen on the result of state government council assembly.
He mentioned that the policy, referred to as the Jigawa State Policy on Gender in Education and its Implementation Guidelines, is predicted to promote equal entry to high quality education for all youngsters, no matter gender or socio-economic background.
He defined that the approval is a part of the state authorities’s efforts to strengthen the education sector and be sure that each baby has an equal alternative to purchase high quality education.
According to him, “The policy was developed with support from the Jigawa State Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project.
”It seeks to tackle socio-cultural limitations and dangerous practices that stop youngsters, particularly adolescent women, from accessing and finishing their education.”
The initiative is also expected to strengthen institutional capacity, encourage community participation and improve collaboration among government agencies, development partners, traditional and religious leaders, parents and other stakeholders.
”The policy aligns with Nigeria’s nationwide education priorities and world commitments to inclusive education and gender equality.
” It also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 on quality education and Goal 5 on gender equality.”
The commissioner mentioned that the policy would offer a framework for selling inclusive and equitable education throughout Jigawa State.
