The Jigawa State Executive Council has permitted a brand new policy on gender in education geared toward addressing boundaries to school enrolment, retention and studying outcomes, notably amongst adolescent ladies and different weak teams.
Commissioner of Information Youth Support and Culture, Hon. Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this whereas briefing newsmen on the end result of state government council assembly.
He mentioned that the policy, generally known 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 make sure that each little one 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 handle socio-cultural boundaries and dangerous practices that stop youngsters, particularly adolescent ladies, 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 supply a framework for selling inclusive and equitable education throughout Jigawa State.
