Kaduna State Government has pledged to continue to prioritize girl child education across the state. Deputy Director at the Stat...
Deputy Director at the State Ministry of Education, Dr. Amina Mohammed, stated this during the Commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child held in Zaria.
Dr Amina Mohammed noted that such gatherings are a way of re-emphasizing the need to provide education for girls and to further instill in them the passion for education for the development of their lives and the society at large.
In his remarks, Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, who was represented by the Garkuwan Ayyukan Zazzau, Engr. Balarabe Musa, highlighted the importance of caring for girls' education especially at this time.
Represented by Garkuwan Ayyukan Zazzau, Engr Balarabe Musa, the Emir commended the efforts of the Centre in improving the lives of girls in different aspects, and assured them of the needed support.
Earlier, Director, Centre for Girls' Education, Hajiya Habiba Muhammad, called for an end to child marriage in order to protect the rights of girls and give them the opportunity to acquire proper education.
She said child marriage hinders girls from pursuing their education and achieving their life ambitions.
Hajiya Habiba Muhammad appealed to governments at all levels and other stakeholders to join hands in protecting girls by ensuring they get adequate care and acquire education for the development of their lives and the society at large.
She encouraged girls to stand up to seek education and skills that will enable them compete in different spheres of life.
This year's celebration themed "End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls' Rights" was attended by stakeholders, community leaders, parents and various groups.
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