By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa The Centre for Girls' Education (CGE) has reaffirmed its commitment towards improving access to...
By Muazu Abubakar Albarkawa
The Centre for Girls' Education (CGE) has reaffirmed its commitment towards improving access to quality education for girls as part of activities marking the 2026 International Children’s Day celebration.
The event brought together children benefiting from the organisation’s educational programmes across different communities, alongside parents, community leaders and education stakeholders.
Speaking at the occasion, Hajia Lubabatu Salisu Ahmad, one of the Coordinators overseeing children’s education programmes under CGE, described Children’s Day as an important occasion dedicated to celebrating children and promoting their rights, welfare and access to education.
She stressed that education remains one of the strongest tools for empowering girls and protecting their future, noting that many girls in rural communities still face challenges ranging from poverty, early marriage and lack of access to proper learning opportunities.
According to her, CGE has continued to bridge that gap by supporting vulnerable children, particularly girls, through different educational interventions and community-based programmes.
Hajia Lubabatu disclosed that more than 6,000 children have so far benefited from educational support under the project alone.
She added that the organisation had also been engaging parents and community members to encourage girl-child education and reduce the number of out-of-school children in various communities.
She further called on parents to continue supporting the education of their children, especially girls, stressing that investing in girls’ education contribute greatly to the development of society.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Mardhiyyah Abbas Mashi who is the Board Chair said the celebration was aimed at reminding society of the need to protect children’s rights and invest more in their future.
She explained that CGE remains committed to creating opportunities for girls to access education regardless of their social or economic background.
According to her, the organisation has introduced different programmes designed to support girls academically and morally while also encouraging communities to prioritise education.
Dr. Mardhiyyah noted that empowering girls through education would help reduce poverty, improve healthcare awareness and strengthen community development.
She also commended parents and traditional leaders for supporting the organisation’s activities in their respective communities.
Some parents from communities benefiting from the organisation’s interventions also shared their experiences during the event.
Among them were Sadaukin Kudun Zazzau, Alhaji Aminu Sani Gyallesu, and Malam Jamilu Suleiman Bizara, who praised CGE for the positive impact its programmes have had on their children.
They said many children who previously had little or no access to education are now actively learning and showing improvement in their studies and personal development.
Some of the beneficiaries of the programme, Nusaiba Idris Muhammad from Bizara and Suwaida Umar Wali, also expressed appreciation to the organisation for supporting their education and encouraging them to pursue their dreams.
The event featured educational activities, interactive sessions and goodwill messages centred on promoting the welfare, protection and education of children, particularly girls.
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